Cable Test Technician-weekend shift

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Assembly Test Technician in Huntsville, AL. You will build and test cable assemblies, follow engineering drawings, and work with engineers to resolve issues while ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Final Secret Clearance. Pay ranges from $48,100 to $86,950 depending on program and experience, with opportunities across DoD and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using cable manufacturing tools such as strippers, crimpers and soldering irons.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specs.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to address assembly issues.
• Perform basic testing to verify continuity, insulation, and signal integrity.

Skills

Cable assembly

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Soldering iron

Digital multimeters

Cable-eye tester

Job 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 Cable Assembly Test 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.

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.

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

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 of prior relevant experience with
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Testing Cables for continuity, shorts, dielectric standing voltage, and insulation resistance
• Test Coax cables for insertion loss and reflection coefficient
• Using equipment such as digital multimeters and cable-eye tester
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 25, 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 (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.