Electro-Mechanical Assembly Team Leader

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Lab Team Leader to oversee the lab in the absence of the lab manager, ensuring smooth operations for mid-to-high complexity assemblies and tests. You will coordinate with project teams, production control, and engineering to keep schedules aligned and improvements implemented.

The role requires strong teamwork, the ability to read drawings, lift up to 35 pounds, and maintain 5S in the lab, with eligibility for a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 3–5 years electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Applicants must have strong experience working with teams.
• Ability to multi-task and handle high pressure situations.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly and test processes.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions and effectively convey this information to less experienced technicians.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 4 or more hours per day.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall function in Electro-Mechanical Assembly lab when lab Manager is not available.
• Communication of announcements to lab team members.
• Communicate with project teams and production control to provide updates on schedules.
• Support solutions to technical problems including working directly with Manufacturing Engineers.
• Attend meetings with management to establish new procedures and support opportunities for improvement.
• Corroborate with Engineering and Management on Continuous Improvement.
• Engaging with peers to share best practices.
• Maintaining 5S best practices in lab.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Solumina

Aegis

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 Electro-Mechanical Assembly Lab Team Leader to join our team that does assembly and test of medium to high complexity products for various customers.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall function in Electro-Mechanical Assembly lab when lab Manager is not available. This includes normal workday hours and overtime hours to include occasional weekends.
• Communication of announcements to lab team members.
• Communicate with project teams and production control to provide updates on schedules.
• Support solutions to technical problems including working directly with Manufacturing Engineers.
• Attend meetings with management to establish new procedures and support opportunities for improvement.
• Corroborate with Engineering and Management on Continuous Improvement.
• Engaging with peers to share best practices.
• Maintaining 5S best practices in lab.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with at least 3-5 years electro-mechanical assembly experience
• Applicants must have strong experience working with teams.
• Ability to multi-task and handle high pressure situations
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly and test processes
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions and effectively3 convey this information to less experienced technicians
• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand for 4 or more hours per day
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• MES (Solumina or Aegis) Build Tracking experience

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 17, 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 $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.

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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.