Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician

Transmission & Distribution World; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing Space Hardware Systems in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician to join the Space Hardware team. The ideal candidate will thrive in environments that encourage leadership and technical growth.

Primary duties include documenting training, working with design and manufacturing engineers to develop build strategies, reading mechanical drawings, and ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years aerospace manufacturing experience in electrical/mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Document training records and obtain required signatures.

Skills

Electrical/mechanical assembly

Power tools

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Production work orders

Quality procedures

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Costpoint

Solumina

Agile

Windchill

Job description

Description

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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 Sector Manufacturing Space Hardware Systems is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our Space Hardware team in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate will thrive in learning environments that encourage leadership and technical growth.

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

Leidos Defense 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Knowledge of the tools used for assembly, integration, and testing (Pull Test machines, Data Loggers, Vacuum Overs, UV Cleaner, Boring Machines, and Crane and Rigging operations) and the proper techniques required to use these tools. Experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, shop work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Help monitor inventory and supplies and ensure correct usage.
• Understand process and quality procedures and communicate them to less experienced team members.
• Communicate with supervisors, managers, and quality regarding issues affecting quality of productivity.
• Assists in the development of bills of material and labor cost estimates for proposals and budgeting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience in electrical/mechanical assembly experience or relevant electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Skillful knowledge of power tools, hand tools, and assembling structures with the ability to learn the integration of large structures for DoD or aerospace is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Must be adept with hand tools including drills, grinders, wrenches and screwdrivers, impact rivet guns, rivet puller.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Must have the aptitude to learn and utilize production work orders, documents, drawings, specifications, and written or oral instructions to perform tasks necessary to meet production requirements.
• This job operates in a machine shop environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for half of the time and the rest of the time standing/walking for long periods.
• This role routinely uses standard hand tools. Use of PPE is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with staff.
• Frequently required to deburr and grind, with multiple types of hand tools.
• Candidate will be required to move, reach, lift, feel, inspect, detect, and handle metal parts and perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime as operational needs demand.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Costpoint/Solumina/Agile/Windchill.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Planning/Scheduling Experience.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why 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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.