Engineering Technician

Description

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.
  • Precision soldering, including through‑hole and surface‑mount technologies, wire splicing techniques, and adherence to IPC J‑STD requirements.
• 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 encapsulation 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).
  • Pour polyurethanes and silicones.
• 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.
• Proficiency in precision soldering, including through‑hole and surface‑mount technologies, wire‑splicing techniques, and adherence to IPC J‑STD standards.
• Experience reading schematics, blueprints, and ASME Y14 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

• United States Navy Miniature/Microminiature Module Test and Repair (2M/MTR) Certification
• 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.

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.