Cable Assembly Technician — Build, Test & Troubleshoot

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,170 - 86,950; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility seeks a Cable Assembly Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. You will build cables per engineering drawings and work instructions, performing basic testing and troubleshooting on assemblies used for DoD and commercial programs.

You will interpret schematics, collaborate with engineers, and ensure quality through careful assembly and testing processes. This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 2–4 years of cable building/assembly experience.
• US citizen and eligible for Secret Clearance.
• Experience with cable assembly tools and interpreting drawings.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Space addendum) or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Use strippers, crimpers, and solder irons for cable manufacturing.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specs.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to identify assembly issues.
• Perform basic testing to identify faults in signal and connectivity.

Skills

Cable assembly

Electrical/Mechanical assembly

Schematic interpretation

Tool operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Soldering iron

Job description

Leidos Inc. Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility seeks a Cable Assembly Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. You will build cables per engineering drawings and work instructions, performing basic testing and troubleshooting on assemblies used for DoD and commercial programs.

You will interpret schematics, collaborate with engineers, and ensure quality through careful assembly and testing processes. This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Clearance.