Mechanical Assembler

Leidos; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and aerospace sector is seeking assembly technicians. The role entails performing assembly tasks on electronic and mechanical units, ensuring quality through testing, and providing guidance to junior team members. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience and strong organizational skills. This position is crucial for maintaining production schedules and quality standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in a hardware production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations on electronic and mechanical components.
• Conduct continuity checks and full manufacturing acceptance testing.
• Assist supervisors in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school education

Job description

Description

Job Description:

Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables. Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools and jigs. Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units. Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed. Perform full manufacturing acceptance testing. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee). SCOPE: Assists supervisor in the direction of day-to-day activities of all electronic and mechanical assembly. Under limited supervision. Receives some instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Uses professional concepts to solve a variety of problems. PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. IMPACT: Decisions or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules. LIAISON: Interacts daily with supervisor, peer groups, and customers. Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of factual information. May serve in a lead role and train others. Normally receives some instruction on routine work, general instruction on new assignments. TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school education or equivalent and 3+ years of related experience.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Prior relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability work through issues with all levels of team members
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Assembling hardware per IPC-610 specifications and customer specifications.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a hardware production environment.
• Foundational understanding of ISO, Quality Assurance, and Configuration Management practices.
• Proactive approach to solving problems.
• Understanding of Electrostatic Display (ESD), and materials protection.
• Duties may include gathering, maintaining, formatting, compiling and manipulating technical data.
• Crimp and build cable assemblies.

Original Posting:

June 24, 2025

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 $34,450.00 - $62,275.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.