PCBA soldering Team Lead

Koitecc Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,700 - 91,650; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a PCBA Soldering Team Leader to oversee a lab that runs multiple SMT lines for various PCB assemblies. This role requires coordinating with project teams, production control, and engineering to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years PCBA experience, strong team leadership, and the ability to read drawings and follow detailed work instructions. Clearance eligibility is required for US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma with 3–5 years PCBA experience.
• Strong experience leading teams.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall function in the soldering lab when lab Manager is not available; includes normal work hours and overtime.
• Communicate announcements to lab team members and updates to schedule with project teams and production control.
• Support solutions to technical problems with Manufacturing Engineers and attend management meetings for improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Management on continuous improvement and share best practices.
• Maintain 5S lab practices and engage with peers to optimize processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Soldering/PCBA knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

HS Diploma/GED with PCBA experience

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a PCBA Soldering Team Leader to join our team that runs multiple SMT lines that produce a variety of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s).

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall function in the soldering lab when lab Manager is not available. This includes normal workday hours and overtime hours.
• Communication of announcements to lab team members.
• Communicate with project teams and production control to provide updates on schedules.
• Support solutions to technical problems including working directly with Manufacturing Engineers.
• Attend meetings with management to establish new procedures and support opportunities for improvement.
• Corroborate with Engineering and Management on Continuous Improvement.
• Engaging with peers to share best practices.
• Maintaining 5S best practices in lab.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with 3-5 years Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) experience or related electronics assembly experience
• Applicants must have strong experience working with teams.
• Ability to multi-task and handle high pressure situations
• Knowledge of soldering assembly, rework and repair processes used to build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC-610
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001
• Experience leading a team
• MES (Solumina or Aegis) Build Tracking experience

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.