PCBA Soldering Technician

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,150 - 59,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Bethesda is seeking a PCBA Soldering Technician to perform hand soldering on printed circuit boards. The ideal candidate will have soldering experience under a microscope, the ability to read instructions, and must be a US Citizen eligible for security clearance. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have less than 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform rework on electronic packages including resistors, capacitors, through-hole parts.
• Must be a US Citizen with eligibility for a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering of surface mount and through-hole components on printed circuit boards.
• Work independently under limited supervision.
• Collaborate in a team environment, interacting with project and production teams.

Skills

Soldering under a microscope

Reading drawings

Soldering of surface mount components

Soldering of through-hole components

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Job description

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 Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a PCBA Soldering Technician to join our team 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!

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

• This position involves hand soldering of surface mount and through‑hole components on low, medium and high density printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Soldering/working under a microscope
• Applicants must be able to perform rework of various electronic packages including resistors, capacitors, through‑hole parts
• Work to achieve day‑to‑day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
• Work independently under limited supervision
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and less than 2‑4 years of prior relevant work experience
• Experience soldering under a microscope
• Ability to solder surface mount and through‑hole components
• 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.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001

We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.

Original Posting:

November 11, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $33,150.00 - $59,925.00

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.

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.

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Commitment to Non‑Descrimination

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.