Engineering Technologist

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The Maritime Business Area of Leidos' develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients.

We are excited to announce an opening for an Engineering Technologist in the Long Beach, MS facility. This position is responsible for supporting assembly, testing, and production work related to electro‑mechanical devices used for both surface and subsea applications, land applications, and air applications.

Mechanical assembly

• Assemble and test various mechanical systems.
• Potting and encapsulation of connectors, electronics, and subassemblies.
• Read, understand, and follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and miscellaneous supporting documentation.
• Use various hand tools to assemble mechanical components into larger assemblies.
• Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under supervision.
• Support documentation standards by filling out serial number records, traveler records, work orders, and non‑conformance reports.

Lab and equipment

• Support the creation and implementation of work orders, test procedures, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Manage lab equipment and assembly fixtures, support repair tasks, or seek assistance of project personnel to keep all equipment in good working condition.
• Conceptualize and build assembly fixtures as needed for continuous process improvement.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 – 3 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration. This requires US Citizenship.
• Must have experience reading schematics and drawings.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Must have experience with the operation and use of basic machine shop tools and wood working shop tools (i.e. Drills, saws, grinder, router, sander, sandblaster, etc.).
• Must have hands‑on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Must be self‑motivated, self‑sufficient, and able to switch from one task to another at a moment's notice.
• Must be able to keep work spaces clean, organized, and free from grit, dust etc.
• Needs to work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Can interact with customers, peers, and supervisors with professionalism.
• Average physical mobility to move around an office and lab environment, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel outside local area up to 2‑5 times per year.

• Prior experience with unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors, underwater cables/connectors (including molding/potting), control and monitor electronics, launch and recovery subsystems, and acoustic sensors.
• Prior experience working on at‑sea vessels for extended durations (1 week or longer).
• Capable of writing work orders and test procedures.
• ISO manufacturing experience.
• Composite experience.
• Rigging experience.
• Steel and Aluminum welding experience.
• General construction experience.

$40,300.00 – $72,850.00

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.