Electro-Mechanical Technician

Leidos Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 57,850 - 104,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Albuquerque, NM to work on directed energy weapon systems for the US Air Force. Candidates need a high school diploma or an Associate's degree with related experience, plus the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining power systems, and tracking inventory. The position offers a competitive salary range of $57,850 - $104,575 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health programs and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience in operating, repairing, and maintaining high-power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and maintain high-power equipment.
• Build and implement control boards and safety interlocks.
• Track equipment and spares inventory.

Skills

Ability to create, read, interpret and update electrical schematics

Experience with high voltage power systems

Ability to troubleshoot hardware problems

Soldering skills

Experience with diagnostic equipment

Education

High school diploma or Associate's degree

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opening for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to work in our Albuquerque, NM office. This exciting opportunity will challenge you to use your problem‑solving skills to develop the next generation of directed energy (DE) weapons for the US Air Force. You will join a team that conducts research, development and testing on high power electromagnetic (HPEM) components and systems at Kirtland, AFB.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work independently to operate, repair and maintain high‑power equipment such as power supplies, vacuum pumps, electric generators and circulation pumps.
• Build and implement control boards and safety interlocks.
• Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware problems, brainstorm solutions and implement them.
• Set up field experiments with sensors and instrumentation, collect data records and archive them.
• Track equipment and spares inventory and initiate purchase orders necessary to maintain stock.
• Build and repair cables.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• A high school diploma with more than 3 years of related experience or an Associate's degree with prior relevant experience.
• Ability to create, read, interpret and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Maturity and integrity to understand and abide by facility rules and regulations for personnel safety and environmental compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high voltage (up to 100 kV) and high current (up to 10 kA) power systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, LCR impedance meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, as well as calipers and micrometers.
• Familiarity with antennas and microwave field mapping.
• Knowledge of control systems, including relay logic, Allen Bradley controllers, supervisory controllers (SCADAs) and LabView‑based systems.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC). A current license is highly desirable.
• Experience with modifying and maintaining military vehicles.
• Experience with the setup, operation, and maintenance of product lines.
• Cable fabrication including fiber optic cables.
• Soldering skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.