Electro-Mechanical Technician

Description

Leidos has an opening for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to work in our Albuquerque, NM office. This exciting opportunity will challenge you to use your problem‑solving skills to develop the next generation of directed energy (DE) weapons for the US Air Force. You will join a team that conducts research, development and testing on high power electromagnetic (HPEM) components and systems at Kirtland, AFB.

• Work independently to operate, repair and maintain high‑power equipment such as power supplies, vacuum pumps, electric generators and circulation pumps.
• Build and implement control boards and safety interlocks.
• Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware problems, brainstorm solutions and implement them.
• Set up field experiments with sensors and instrumentation, collect data records and archive them.
• Track equipment and spares inventory and initiate purchase orders necessary to maintain stock.
• Build and repair cables.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• A high school diploma with more than 3 years of related experience or an Associate's degree with prior relevant experience.
• Ability to create, read, interpret and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Maturity and integrity to understand and abide by facility rules and regulations for personnel safety and environmental compliance.

• Experience working with high voltage (up to 100 kV) and high current (up to 10 kA) power systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, LCR impedance meters, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, as well as calipers and micrometers.
• Familiarity with antennas and microwave field mapping.
• Knowledge of control systems, including relay logic, Allen Bradley controllers, supervisory controllers (SCADAs) and Lab View‑based systems.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC). A current license is highly desirable.
• Experience with modifying and maintaining military vehicles.
• Experience with the setup, operation, and maintenance of product lines.
• Cable fabrication including fiber optic cables.
• Soldering skills.

Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $

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

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.