Engineering Tech III: Fiber & Electrical Repair (NATSC)

Leidos; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the NATSC contract in Newport, Rhode Island. The role involves repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance of Jigs, Tools, and Test Equipment, with independent workstreams and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should handle complex electrical and fiber optic assemblies, use standard test equipment, and preserve audit-ready documentation while following procedures and safety guidelines. A DOD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years electronics repair experience.
• Experience using general purpose test equipment.
• Ability to obtain DOD secret level clearance (minimum interim).

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshoot modules or components.
• Assemble wiring and simple soldering for equipment.
• Build and repair fiber optic cables and JTF.
• Operate standard test equipment and document results.

Skills

Electronics repair

Soldering

Fiber optic inspection

Test equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical School training

Tools

General purpose test equipment

Fiber optic tooling

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the NATSC contract in Newport, Rhode Island. The role involves repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance of Jigs, Tools, and Test Equipment, with independent workstreams and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should handle complex electrical and fiber optic assemblies, use standard test equipment, and preserve audit-ready documentation while following procedures and safety guidelines. A DOD clearance is required.