Cable Assembly Technician-Weekend shift

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,100 - 86,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Huntsville is seeking a Weekend Shift Cable Assembly Technician responsible for building, troubleshooting, and repairing cable assemblies. Candidates should have a High School diploma/GED and 2-4 years of relevant experience with specialized tools. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to maintain a Secret Clearance. Ideal candidates will interpret engineering drawings and work with various teams to resolve assembly issues, catering to both commercial and DoD customers.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools used during the cable assembly process.
• US Citizenship and eligibility for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.
• Work with design engineers and manufacturing engineers.

Skills

Cable assembly

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Solder iron

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Weekend Shift Cable Assembly Technician to join our team at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. The successful candidate will support different programs ranging from commercial customers to DoD customers. The technician will be responsible for building cables in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include cable construction, basic testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Working knowledge and use of tools used for cable manufacturing (strippers, crimpers, solder iron).
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Candidates must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop a strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the 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.
• This is a weekend shift position Friday- Sunday. Regular attendance is required.

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.

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Original Posting:

January 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. We are headquartered in Reston, Virginia. For more information, visit Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. We craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.