Cable Assembly Technician 2nd shift

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 40,300 - 72,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Sign-on bonus for 2nd shift

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Cable Assembly Technician at their Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility. The role involves building, troubleshooting, and repairing cable assemblies for various customers, including the Department of Defense.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Certifications in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 are preferred. Leidos offers competitive compensation based on experience and additional benefits, including a sign-on bonus for 2nd shift candidates.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment.
• U.S. Citizen with current Final Secret Clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop assembly strategies.

Skills

Cable assembly

Troubleshooting

Use of cable manufacturing tools

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Solder irons

Job description

Position

Cable Assembly Technician – Leidos Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility.

Location: Leidos Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility. This role involves building, troubleshooting, and repairing cable assemblies for both commercial and Department of Defense customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Use cable manufacturing tools such as strippers, crimpers, and solder irons.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop assembly strategies and identify potential problems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to identify faults in signal and connectivity issues.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 to 3 years (or more) of experience in cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during the cable assembly process.
• U.S. Citizen with a current Final Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience; level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
• Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $40,300.00 – $72,850.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline; final compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, and other factors.

Additional benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans. Detailed information can be found at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Note: Candidates selected for the 2nd shift will receive a $2,000.00 sign‑on bonus.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.