Electronics Mechanical Assembly Technician

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing seeks an Electronics/Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble hardware including electrical chassis, cables, PCBs, and electro-mechanical assemblies. The role involves using torque drivers, crimpers, stripers, and reading assembly drawings, in a collaborative team environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED with 1–3 years experience, be a US citizen eligible for a Secret clearance, and hold IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Able to read drawings and follow work instructions.
• Experience with specialized tools used in electro-mechanical assembly.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and use of tools for electro-mechanical assembly (torque drivers, crimpers, strippers).
• Follow assembly work instructions and read mechanical drawings.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to solve build problems.
• Work in a team environment with multiple functions and production teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Use of assembly tools

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Torque drivers

Crimpers

Strippers

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 Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Electronics/Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our team that supports assembly of a variety of hardware including electrical chassis, cables, printed circuit board assemblies and electro-mechanical assembly efforts.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, 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.

We outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. Step 10 is ancient history. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Primary Responsibilities

• Knowledge and use of the tools used for electro-mechanical assembly (torque drivers, crimpers, strippers)
• Proper techniques required to use these tools
• Reading mechanical assembly drawings and following assembly work instructions
• Work with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to solve build problems if they occur.
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams undefined

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should have a High School diploma/GED with 1-3 years of prior relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during the electrical-mechanical assembly process.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.

Pay Range: $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

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.

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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.