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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician 1ST shift to join our National Space Systems Integration & Test team located in Huntsville, AL. As an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician you will be directly involved in the production electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical space flight assemblies. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that material will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Candidates will be required to have knowledge of the tools used for electro-mechanical assembly (torque drivers, crimpers, strippers) and the proper techniques required to use these tools. Basic experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Candidate must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Candidate must have experience working in team environment and interacting with different functions project teams and productions teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
• Expedite jobs as required & clearing any material Shortages.
• Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within our department.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years of electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during the assembly process.
• Ability to read drawings or basic knowledge of reading schematics.
• Candidate must be able to work permanently on second shift (Monday-Friday, 8 hr shift ) and be able to work on a WEEKEND shift according to Business demand.
• Overtime as operational needs demand.
• Weekend coverage REQUIRED
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville
• North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with test operations including set-up, calibration & operation of GSE used in the production process.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment including some of these: Mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, component/assembly test, etc.
• Experience working inside a clean room.
• Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.

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Original Posting:

March 5, 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 $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.