Printed Circuit Board Fabricator

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Printed Circuit Board Fabricator to design, manufacture, and interface with vendors for PCB production in the NCR. The role emphasizes PCB fabrication, assembly, and proper materials handling, with a TS/SCI eligibility requirement.

The position involves teamwork to produce PCB designs and assemblies, review designs for manufacturability, and maintain fabrication equipment and inventory. Travel up to 5% may be required, and IPC certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience, or 4+ years of experience in mechanical shop or board fabrication.
• Ability to obtain IPC specialist-level certifications related to PCB manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and use MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team for the production of PCB designs and assemblies.
• Fabricate PCBs to support project tasks and objectives.
• Assist with review of PCB designs and develop solutions for fixturing or processing.
• Maintain a safe shop environment and adhere to OSHA/EPA regulations.
• Assist with training and equipment use for designated personnel.
• Interface with internal customers to gather PCB requirements.
• Review E-CAD designs for manufacturing defects and propose IPC-compliant modifications.
• Maintain fabrication machines, software, and supply inventory.
• Communicate with vendors to support PCB fabrication and assembly needs.
• Support Purchasing with quotes and documentation for purchases.
• Create and maintain documentation for fabrication equipment and processes.
• Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 5%.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent

4+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

EAGLE

KiCAD

ALTIUM

PADS

CAM360

Job description

Description

The Mission Operations Division at Leidos is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabricator to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will be able to design, manufacture, and interface with commercial vendors for the production of printed circuit boards based on industry standards. The candidate must have experience with PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly, and the proper handling and management of associated materials (chemicals, gases, etc.).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team for the production of PCB designs and assemblies
• Fabricate PCBs to support project tasks and objectives.
• Assistwith review of PCB designs and develop solutionsfor fixturingor processing.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a safe operating environment in the shop and work closely with the safety officer to adhere to OSHA and EPA regulations
• Assistwith skills development fortraining and proper use of equipmenttodesignatedpersonnel;
• Work as part of a team to communicate and interface with internal customer stakeholders to gather end productrequirements forPCBs
• Review E-CAD designs for potential manufacturing defects/challenges and recommend modifications to ensuredesign meets IPC 2221 andIPC 2611
• Maintain fabrication machines, software, and supply inventory.
• Communicate with vendors to assist PCB fabrication and assembly needs in support of customer requirements and timelines
• Support Purchasing with quotesand documentation for purchases
• Create and maintain documentation for PCB fabrication equipment, processes, and techniques
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 5% of the time.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience OR 4 + years of aadditional work experiencein mechanicalshoporactual board fabricationcan be used in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience working on a team
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain IPC specialist-level certifications related to PCB manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with PCB design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting PCB fabrication equipment, software, and supplies
• Demonstrated experience performing inspection of PCBs
• Demonstrated ability to advise and assist engineers with PCB fabrication best practices
• CAMexperienceinPCBfabrication(EAGLE,KiCAD,ALTIUM, PADS, CAM360)

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Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

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