Engineering Technician (NASA CMC)

Leidos; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Texas is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). You will provide semi-professional technical support to engineers across design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

The role covers electrical/mechanical fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting, with travel up to 10% for on-site testing at NASA centers. Primary duties include working from work orders, fabricating cables, and assisting engineers while maintaining lab safety and organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years related experience.
• Ability to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings process and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support per work authorizing documents.
• Work on laptops, printers, AV equipment, and electrical/mechanical components.
• Fabricate cables/components following NASA workmanship standards (soldering, harnessing).
• Support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Lead operations within an area with significant impact on results.
• Assist and train lower-level support staff.
• General lab cleanup and maintenance.
• Lift up to 35 lbs routinely.

Skills

Reading drawings

Interpret work orders

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo Inventory Management

Job description

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.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as minimum Health and Welfare benefits. The rate for this position will be at least $24/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.

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, visit 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. 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.