Electro-Mechanical Technician

Electro-Mechanical TechnicianLeidos' Defense Direct Energy Division is seeking Electro-Mechanical Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will thrive in learning environments that encourage leadership and technical growth. Experienced individuals will work closely with a team of engineers and customers to design and build hardware to meet unique technical requirements. Selected candidates will bring a diverse set of skills and an aptitude for solving complex problems. You will interpret drawings and use critical thinking to not only build and fabricate production and prototype hardware, as well as test and deploy the hardware.Leidos' Defense Sector 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.Primary ResponsibilitiesInterpretation of drawings, using critical thinking, not only building and fabricating production hardware, but test and deployment as well.Building Electrical and/or mechanical systems for the DoD.Work independently to operate, repair and maintain high-power equipment such as power supplies, vacuum pumps, electric generators and circulation pumps.Build and implement control boards and safety interlocks.Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware problems, brainstorm solutions and implement them.Set up field experiments with sensors and instrumentation, collect data records and archive them.Track equipment and spares inventory, and initiate purchase orders to maintain stock.Basic QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent/GED with at least 2 years (or more) of experience working in an High Power Microwave environment or related experience and/or training.Must be a US Citizen.Must be able to meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret security clearance.Experience reading schematic drawings and other manufacturing documentation.Experience building and installing electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.Familiar with basic hand tools, torque wrenches, and wire crimping tools.Must be mechanically inclined and demonstrate a good work ethic and responsibility.Good communication skills, working well on a team with diverse skillsets, working in a production environment, and a willingness to take on a variety of duties to help the team be successful.Candidate must be a resident of the Albuquerque area or willing to relocate to Albuquerque, NM metro area.The candidate should be willing to work overtime, including weekends, if necessary.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with high voltage (up to 100 kV) and high current (up to 10 kA) power systems.Familiarity with Costpoint/Solumina/Agile/Windchill.Planning/Scheduling Experience.Active Secret security clearance.This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's background and experience.