Production Technician-Mechanical/Electrical - Hypersonics

Primary Responsibilities

• Assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB)
• Electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test across all stages of production
• Working as part of a technician team performing assembly and test of electronic/avionic components, hypersonic flight vehicles, sub-system testing, troubleshooting, and mechanical component assembly
• Conducting work in an integration/production facility and laboratory environment

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 or more years of relevant experience within the defense industry
• Able to work from production drawings, schematics, Work Instructions (WI)/Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Authorization Documents (WAD)
• Basic skills utilizing hand tools, DMM, milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Work with a team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, quality-critical environment
• Organizational skills to document work and support configuration management of the production activities
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental testing
• Explosive/Ordnance training
• Familiar with 5S work environment practices
• Familiar with ESD and FOD controlled work environment methods
• Torque and Safety Wire
• Experience working aerospace/aircraft component assembly/handling operations
• Material Handling Equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead crane operations

About the Role

Leidos is seeking a Production Technician for its Hypersonic line of business. With offices across the United States engaged in defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions. The position involves assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB) and requires hands-on work in an integration/production facility and laboratory environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED with 3 or more years of relevant experience within the defense industry. They should be able to work from production drawings, schematics, Work Instructions (WI)/Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Authorization Documents (WAD). Basic skills utilizing hand tools, DMM, milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office are required. Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to lift 25 lbs. are essential. Candidates must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Candidates should have basic skills utilizing hand tools, DMM, milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office. Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to lift 25 lbs. are essential. Experience working aerospace/aircraft component assembly/handling operations and familiarity with torque and safety wire are preferred. Familiarity with 5S work environment practices, ESD and FOD controlled work environment methods, and material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead crane operations are also preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have basic skills utilizing hand tools, DMM, milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office. Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to lift 25 lbs. are essential. Experience working aerospace/aircraft component assembly/handling operations and familiarity with torque and safety wire are preferred. Familiarity with 5S work environment practices, ESD and FOD controlled work environment methods, and material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead crane operations are also preferred.

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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 www.Leidos.com.