Test Engineering Specialist-weekend shift

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Test Engineering Specialist to support electronics manufacturing on the weekend shift in Huntsville, AL. The role requires testing various electronic hardware, analyzing results, and improving testing procedures. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree, experience with assembly testing, and technical knowledge of electronic components. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Secret clearance are mandatory. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience for BS or less than 2 years for MS degree.
• Experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Test electronic hardware for functionality and reliability.
• Set up testing equipment for evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineers to fulfill testing requirements.

Skills

Mechanical and electronic assembly testing

Troubleshooting electronic components

RF test equipment knowledge

Proficiency in corporate production control

Reading mechanical assembly drawings

Education

BS degree in relevant field

MS degree in relevant field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

Description

Leidos delivers innovative solutions through a diverse and talented workforce dedicated to our customers’ success. Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do, from empowering teams to contributing to communities and operating sustainably.

Test Engineering Specialist – Weekend Shift (Huntsville, AL)

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing seeks a Test Engineering Specialist to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility on a weekend shift. The role involves testing a variety of electronic hardware—electrical chassis, cables, and electromechanical assemblies—and ensuring quality and reliability for both military and commercial customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Test a variety of electronic hardware, including electrical chassis, cables, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Set up standard or automated test equipment to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototypes or production assemblies.
• Analyze test results and repair or adjust assemblies according to analysis; recommend corrections and improvements to test procedures to simplify testing and/or assembly processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing engineers to understand assembly and testing requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience OR MS degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with mechanical and electronic assembly and testing, including ICT and functional testing.
• Experience assembling electromechanical assemblies, some of which are small.
• Computer skills required for assembly tasks, including proficiency in corporate production control processes, and creating documents and spreadsheets for manufacturing information such as work instructions, parts lists, and inventory reports.
• Basic experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Technical knowledge and skills in troubleshooting down to the electronic component level of simple to medium complexity electronic and electromechanical assemblies, using test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, frequency counters, and oscilloscopes.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, data error analyzers, and RF generators.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with chemicals used in product assembly, such as potting compounds and adhesives.
• Experience working under a microscope in a high‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with electronic component handling requirements and ESD procedures.
• Current or prior certification to IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and IPC 7711/7721.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to possess and maintain a Final Secret clearance or meet eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Pay Range

$59,150.00 – $106,925.00

Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. More details are available at Leidos 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, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.