Electronics Technologist - Military veterans preferred

Description

Job Overview: The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA, to support an extensive and integrated team in executing a US Navy Contract. The candidate will have expertise in small, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), silicon molding, and cable terminations. This role requires a strong understanding of soldering standards and proficiency in both surface-mount and through-hole assembly and rework techniques. You will work on systems that demand extreme precision and contribute to high-quality, innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire for continuous improvement. The candidate should also have a strong desire to belong to and support a project that is larger than oneself.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot small, printed circuit boards, adhering to soldering standards as stated by IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies); or equivalent.
• Perform precision silicon molding for components that meet high-performance standards.
• Conduct cable terminations with accuracy, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Verify system functionality using advanced electronic testing tools, such as soldering stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and environmental simulators.
• Collaborate with engineers and team members to improve production processes and address technical challenges.
• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed and adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Apply innovative problem-solving techniques to resolve technical challenges in high-stakes environments.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in electronics or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in cable and wire termination methods for both wet and dry applications, including various connectors.
• Proficiency in both Through-Hole and Surface-Mount Technologies and assembly practices, with adherence to established standards.
• Ability to assemble printed circuit boards with components as small as 0201 under a microscope.
• Strong skills in using tools such as soldering irons, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities in working with precise electronic components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively, even with constrained resources or incomplete information.
• Must be able to receive a DoD Secret security clearance if not already active.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industry standards and quality assurance practices for electronic systems, such as IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies).
• Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, particularly with high-performance systems.
• Familiarity with advanced troubleshooting techniques for small electronic components.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

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.