Description
Leidos' Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Assembly Technician to join its team at the Electronics Manufacturing Facility. The successful candidate will support various programs ranging from commercial customers to DoD customers. The technician will be responsible for building cables in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include cable construction, basic testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
- Work with tools used for cable manufacturing, such as strippers, crimpers, and solder irons.
- Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop strategies and identify potential problems.
- Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
- Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
- Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
- Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
- Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.