Electronics Technician

Position Overview

This immediate opening seeks an Electronic Technician in the Long Beach, MS facility. The position is responsible for supporting assembly, testing, and production work related to electronic devices used for both surface and subsea applications.

• Electrical assembly
  • Wire harness fabrication utilizing wire splicing, crimping, Molex connector installation and soldering on a multitude of different connectors and cable types.
  • Circuit board component installation using approved soldering techniques for surface mount and through‑hole mount components on multi‑layer printed circuit boards.
  • Circuit card assembly inspection and test.
  • Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multi‑meters, etc.) to assess and troubleshoot electronic assemblies.
• Mechanical assembly
  • Assembly and test various mechanical systems
  • Read, understand, and follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and misc. supporting documentation.
  • Use various hand tools to assemble mechanical components into larger assemblies.
  • Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 - 4 years of prior related experience.
• Must have experience reading schematics and drawings.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Capable of soldering to J-STD-001.
• Familiar with and capable of operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, etc.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

• 2‑year degree in instrumentation and electronics.
• Capable of writing work orders and test procedures.
• Fiber Optics manufacturing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Certified to J‑STD‑001 Solder Standard.
• ISO manufacturing experience.

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.