Printed Circuit Board Fabricator

Via Logic LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabricator in the National Capital Region to design, manufacture, and interface with vendors for PCB production under a government contract.

The role involves fabricating PCBs, reviewing designs for manufacturability to IPC 2221/IPC 2611, maintaining equipment, coordinating with customers and Purchasing, and ensuring OSHA/EPA safety compliance. Travel up to 5% CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• 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 additional work experience in mechanical shop or actual board fabrication can 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

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.
• 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
• Assist with skills development for training and proper use of equipment to designated personnel;
• Work as part of a team to communicate and interface with internal customer stakeholders to gather end product requirements for PCBs
• Review E-CAD designs for potential manufacturing defects/challenges and recommend modifications to ensure design meets IPC 2221 and IPC 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 quotes and 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Task prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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.
• Assist with review of PCB designs and develop solutions for fixturing or 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
• Assist with skills development for training and proper use of equipment to designated personnel;
• Work as part of a team to communicate and interface with internal customer stakeholders to gather end product requirements for PCBs
• Review E-CAD designs for potential manufacturing defects/challenges and recommend modifications to ensure design meets IPC 2221 and IPC 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 quotes and 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 additional work experience in mechanical shop or actual board fabrication can 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
• CAM experience in PCB fabrication (EAGLE, KiCAD, ALTIUM, PADS, CAM360)

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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 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

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.