Electronics Technician

Leidos; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Long Beach, MS is seeking an Electronic Technician to support assembly, testing, and production of electronic devices for surface and subsea applications. The role involves wiring, soldering, board assembly, and using lab equipment to troubleshoot in a LEAN manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, and maintain documentation while ensuring safety and quality standards. A Secret clearance is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of related experience.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Detail oriented and able to follow procedures.
• Capable of soldering to J-STD-001.
• Proficient with standard electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators).
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to switch tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly including wire harness fabrication and soldering.
• Circuit board component installation on multi-layer PCBs.
• Inspect and test circuit cards.
• Use lab equipment to troubleshoot assemblies.

Skills

Reading schematics/drawings

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2–4 years related experience

2-year degree in instrumentation/electronics (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Soldering equipment

Frequency generators

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 sustainably. 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.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

The Defense | Maritime Business Area of Leidos’ develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients. We are currently seeking an engineering technician to support a world-class LEAN manufacturing environment for current and future projects spanning advanced concept and prototype development, low-rate initial production and full-rate production.

What’s in it for you?

This immediate opening seeks an Electronic Technician in the Long Beach, MS facility. This position is responsible for supporting assembly, testing, and production work related to electronic devices used for both surface and subsea applications.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Electrical assembly

  
  
  
  

  • Wire harness fabrication utilizing wire splicing, crimping, Molex connector installation and soldering on a multitude of different connectors and cable types.

  
  

  • Circuit board component installation using approved soldering techniques for surface mount and through-hole mount components on multi-layer printed circuit boards.

  
  

  • Circuit card assembly inspection and test.

  
  

  • Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, etc.) to assess and troubleshoot electronic assemblies.

  
  
  
  



• Mechanical assembly

  
  
  
  

  • Assembly and test various mechanical systems

  
  

  • Read, understand, and follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and misc. supporting documentation.

  
  

  • Use various hand tools to assemble mechanical components into larger assemblies.

  
  

  • Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision.

  
  

  • Support documentation standards by filling out serial number records, traveler records, work orders, and non-conformance reports.

  
  
  
  



• Lab and equipment

  
  
  
  

  • Support the creation and implementation of work orders, test procedures, and safety procedures.

  
  

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

  
  

  • Manage lab equipment and assembly fixtures, support repair tasks, or seek assistance of project personnel to keep all equipment in good working condition.

  
  
  
  

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 – 4 years of prior related experience.




• Must have experience reading schematics and drawings.




• Must be detail oriented.




• Capable of soldering to J-STD-001




• Familiar with and capable of operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, etc.




• Must be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to switch from one task to another at a moment’s notice.




• Must be able to keep workspaces clean, organized, and free from grit, dust etc.




• Needs to work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.




• Can interact with customers, peers, and supervisors with professionalism.




• Average physical mobility to move around an office and lab environment, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.




• Willingness to travel outside local area up to 2-5 times per year.




• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.




• U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year degree in instrumentation and electronics.




• Capable of writing work orders and test procedures.




• Fiber Optics manufacturing, troubleshooting, and repair.




• Certified to J-STD-001 Solder Standard.




• ISO manufacturing 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:

August 11, 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

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, 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.

• 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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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.