Surface Mount Technology(SMT) tECHNICIAN

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Surface Mount Assembly Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves operating SMT equipment to produce PCBA assemblies, inspecting work, and ensuring quality on a fast-paced line.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, ability to read drawings, stand for 8 hours, and be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; relocation to Northern Alabama is required if not local.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours daily.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of SMT machines such as stencil printer, solder paste inspection, pick & place, reflow oven, AOI, X-ray and hand soldering.
• Understanding of different electronics packages such as 0402, 0603, BGA’s and how they are processed on a SMT line.
• Experience working under a microscope.
• Hand soldering SMT and Through-hole parts.
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
• Works independently under limited supervision.
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

8-hour stand

Team oriented

Relocation willing

US citizenship & clearance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

Stencil Printer

Solder Paste Inspection

Pick & Place

Reflow Oven

AOI

X-ray

Hand soldering

Microscope

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Surface Mount Assembly Technician to join our team that runs SMT equipment that produce a variety of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s).

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsiblities

• Working knowledge of SMT machines such as: Stencil Printer, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick & Place machine, Reflow Oven, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray and hand soldering
• Understanding of different electronics packages such as 0402, 0603, BGA’s and how they are processed on a SMT line
• Experience working under a microscope
• Hand soldering SMT and Through-hole parts
• Works to achieve day-to-day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
• Works independently under limited supervision
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours daily.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.

Pre ferred Qualifications

• Surface Mount Technology experience or related electronics assembly experience
• Knowledge of SMT processes used to build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
• Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
• Experience on SMT equipment and hand soldering

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 27, 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 $35,100.00 - $63,450.00

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.