Engineering Technician (NASA CMC)

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide semi-professional technical support for engineers across research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing processes. The role includes electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing for new hardware development and sustaining engineering.

Some projects may require travel up to 10% to other NASA centers or testing sites.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and work orders to implement requirements.
• Familiarity with the engineering drawings process and calibration.
• Ability to read and interpret requirements from specs and designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents.
• Fabricate cables and electronic components and perform assembly tasks.
• Support multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead operations within an area with significant impact on results.
• Train and assist lower-level support staff.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Lift up to 35 lbs as required.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Work orders interpretation

Calibration familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo Inventory Management

Job description

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Technician to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). In this position, they will provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertains to electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing. This position will support both new hardware development projects and the sustaining engineering.

Some projects may require travel to other NASA centers or locations where testing is being performed; expect up to 10% travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents
• Perform work pertaining to laptops, printers, audio visual equipment, electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment
• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA recognized workmanship standards (soldering, harness and cable, staking/conformal coating, etc.)
• Support multiple projects, prioritize, and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Responsible for leading some operations within an area that has significant impact on results for the organization
• Responsible for assisting and training lower-level support employees
• General Lab cleanup and maintenance
• Employees are expected to routinely lift up to 35lbs without the assistance of mechanical aides

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 3 year’s related experience
• Strong understanding of how to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders
• Familiarity with the engineering drawings process
• Familiarity with tool calibration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA recognized workmanship standards (NASA 8739.1, NASA 8739.4, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• PWB population using various soldering techniques (through hole and surface mount)
• Electronics troubleshooting
• Working understanding of Maximo Inventory Management System or similar task order system

Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.