Production Technician Mechanical/Electrical - Hypersonics

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a qualified Production Technician for its Hypersonic line of business in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and test of hypersonic glide bodies in a fast-paced, production environment.

The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers and technicians, using production drawings, schematics and WI/SOPs to build and test complex subsystems, ensuring quality and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–4 years of defense industry experience.
• Able to read production drawings, schematics, WI/SOP/WAD.
• Basic skills with hand tools, DMM, Milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electrical and mechanical components in production cells.
• Perform integration and test of hypersonic glide bodies.
• Support configuration management and documentation.

Skills

Hand tools

DMM

Milliohm meter

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a qualified Production Technician for its Hypersonic line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB). This position will perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and test across all stages of production. The candidate will be working as part of the technician team whose work will include assembly and test of electronic/avionic components, hypersonic flight vehicles, sub-system testing troubleshooting and mechanical component assembly. Production will occur in work cells using efficient processes and product flows. Work will be conducted in an integration/production facility along with a laboratory environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED with 2-4 years of relevant experience within the defense industry.
• Able to work from production drawings, schematics, Work Instructions (WI) / Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Authorization Documents (WAD).
• Basic skills utilizing, hand tools, DMM, Milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians in a fast paced, quality critical environment.
• Have organizational skills to document work and support configuration management of the production activities.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental testing.
• Explosive/ Ordnance training.
• Familiar with 5S work environment practices.
• Familiar with ESD and FOD controlled work environment methods.
• Torque and Safety Wire.
• Experience working aerospace/aircraft component assembly/handling operations.
• Material Handling Equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead crane operations.

This position Requires flexibility to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends, to support production schedules, customer commitments and operational requirement

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Original Posting:

November 4, 2026

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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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.