Space Hardware Technician: Assembly & Testing

Leidos; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Texas is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). You will provide semi-professional technical support to engineers across design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

The role covers electrical/mechanical fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting, with travel up to 10% for on-site testing at NASA centers. Primary duties include working from work orders, fabricating cables, and assisting engineers while maintaining lab safety and organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years related experience.
• Ability to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings process and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support per work authorizing documents.
• Work on laptops, printers, AV equipment, and electrical/mechanical components.
• Fabricate cables/components following NASA workmanship standards (soldering, harnessing).
• Support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Lead operations within an area with significant impact on results.
• Assist and train lower-level support staff.
• General lab cleanup and maintenance.
• Lift up to 35 lbs routinely.

Skills

Reading drawings

Interpret work orders

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo Inventory Management

Job description

Leidos in Texas is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). You will provide semi-professional technical support to engineers across design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

The role covers electrical/mechanical fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting, with travel up to 10% for on-site testing at NASA centers. Primary duties include working from work orders, fabricating cables, and assisting engineers while maintaining lab safety and organization.