Production Technician Mechanical/Electrical - Hypersonics

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Production Technician for its Hypersonic line. You will assemble and test Hypersonic Glide Bodies, performing electrical and mechanical integration across production stages. Work will occur in production cells and a lab environment with a team of engineers and technicians.

Candidates must be a US citizen with the ability to maintain a Final Secret Clearance and have 3+ years in defense. The role involves lifting up to 25 lbs and using standard tools and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of defense-industry experience.
• Able to read production drawings, WI/SOP/WAD.
• Basic skills with hand tools, DMM, Milliohm meter, and MS Office.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and teamwork in a fast-paced, quality-critical environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and maintain Final Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB) and related components.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and testing across production stages.
• Work in production cells and a laboratory environment with engineers and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Milliohm meter

DMM

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Overhead crane

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 3 or more 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.

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Pay Range:

$50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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-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.