Decal Lab Technician

About the role

The Leidos Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Decal Lab Technician to join our team in Webster, Texas. In this role, you will apply your fabrication and graphic design skills to support NASA's human spaceflight missions.

Responsibilities

• Support the CMC Decal Operations team by fabricating decals, labels, placards, RFID tags, and related products for NASA flight hardware, engineering mockups, trainers, and other mission support activities.
• Design and prepare artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, NiceLabel Designer, and Zebra Designer software.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, eLabel orders, and fabrication documentation to produce compliant decal, label, placard, RFID, and graphic products.
• Manufacture decal products using a variety of production equipment, fabrication processes, and materials from concept through final production.
• Perform quality inspections of artwork and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Execute manufacturing tasks in accordance with work authorization documents and established engineering processes.
• Operate hand tools, powered tools, printers, CNC cutting equipment, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, equipment, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience through coursework, internships, or professional work using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with both powered and hand tools used in fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform thorough quality inspections.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RFID technologies, including RFID tags, printers, readers, and label design software such as NiceLabel Designer or Zebra Designer.
• Knowledge of UHF RFID standards, tag inlays, chip types, Electronic Product Code (EPC), and User Memory programming.
• Experience supporting mockup fabrication or prototype development.
• Familiarity with the CMC eLabel tool.
• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or laboratory environment.