Engineering Technician (NASA CMC)

NCSL International; Webster, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineers in research, design, development, testing, and manufacturing processes. The role involves electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing across new and sustaining projects, with up to 10% travel to NASA centers or testing locations.

Responsibilities include providing technical support per work orders, handling laptops, printers, AV gear, and various components, fabricating cables and assemblies to

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.
• Familiarity with tool calibration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support and perform tasks per work orders.
• Work with laptops, printers, AV equipment, and electrical/mechanical components.
• Fabricate cables and electronic components following NASA workmanship standards.
• Support multiple projects, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead operations within a high-impact area.
• Assist and train lower-level support employees.
• Perform general lab cleanup and maintenance.
• Lift up to 35 lbs routinely.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Tool calibration familiarity

Electrical/mechanical fabrication

Electronics troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Maximo Inventory Management System

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.

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.

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Original Posting:

September 24, 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 -

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.

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

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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.