Electro-Mechanical Technician

The Maritime Systems Division at Leidos currently has an opening for an Electro-Mechanical technician in San Diego CA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to join a fast-paced engineering group rapid-prototyping a variety of ocean systems! Collaborate across our medium-sized team holding complete technical responsibility for custom development and prototyping across many technical disciplines. Team prototyping efforts span from real-world problem-solving all the way through concept development followed by iterative design and testing and conclude with product demonstrations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Electrical assembly
  • Wire harness fabrication utilizing wire splicing crimping Molex connector installation and soldering on a multitude of different connectors and cable assemblies.
  • Circuit board component installation using approved soldering techniques for surface mount and through-hole mount components on multi-layer printed circuit boards.
• Mechanical assembly
  • Reads understands and follows engineering assembly drawings bill of materials manufacturing procedures work instructions and misc. supporting documentation.
  • Use of various hand and power tools such as drills hex keys torque wrenches mallets etc. to assemble mechanical components into larger assemblies.
  • Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision.
  • Supports documentation standards by filling out serial number records traveler records and work orders.
• Encapsulated assembly
  • Ability to work with common potting materials (urethanes silicone epoxies etc.) following required procedures and best practices.
  • Prepares components for casting (sanding painting fixturing).
  • Creates molds (mixing materials degassing pouring and post processing).
  • Pours polyurethanes and silicones.
  • Packages parts for shipping.
• Material cleaning and preparation
  • Cleans electrical and mechanical assembly parts per established procedures using isopropyl alcohol etc.
  • Prepares surfaces of parts using approved hand sanding techniques developed specifically for the application.
• Lab and equipment
  • Maintains a clean organized and safe work environment.
  • Manages lab equipment and assembly fixtures supporting repair tasks or seeking assistance of project personnel to keep all equipment in good working condition.
• Electrical Testing
  • Electrical testing of custom-built assemblies using custom and COTS test equipment utilizing in-house test procedures.
  • Use of various electrical spectrum test equipment include multi-meters ammeters signal analyzers network analyzers oscilloscopes tone generators etc.
  • Digital logging of test results using Microsoft Office products.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain an interim SECRET security clearance pending full SECRET. Requires US Citizenship.
• Experience reading schematics blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with the operation and use of machine shop tools and wood working shop tools (i.e. Grinder router sander bandsaw sandblaster etc.).
• Hands on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly soldering and use of basic electrical test equipment.
• Must be able to sand electrical and mechanical components (aluminum brass etc.) and be able to follow specific instructions on the treatment or preparation of materials for subassembly production.
• Self-motivated self-sufficient and detail-oriented
• Able to successfully multi-task.
• Must be able to keep their workspace clean and free from grit dust etc.
• Needs to work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Is not opposed to asking for help or ask for clarity of instructions given if not sure on how to proceed.
• Average physical mobility to move around an office or lab environment and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification to IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies); or other certifications in soldering electrical and electronic assemblies.
• Certification to IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies); or other certifications in electronics assembly and workmanship.
• Certification to IPC WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assembly); or other certifications in cables and wire harness and workmanship.

Original Posting:

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:

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.