Engineering TechnicianLeidos

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:

June 12, 2026

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.