Electro-Mechanical Technologist

The Maritime Systems Division (MSD) of Leidos develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions for a range of customers across the Department of Defense (DoD).

Due to our continued growth as a division, MSD currently has an opportunity for an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Lynnwood, WA. This position is responsible for supporting assembly, testing, and production work related to electro-mechanical devices used for both surface and subsea applications.

Whether supporting a first ever R&D build in the lab or a long-standing production program alongside customers in the field the successful applicant will be self-motivated, detail oriented and solution driven.

This position requires US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

Your primary project duties will include:

• 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 J-Std approved soldering techniques for surface mount and through-hole 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 per documented drawings and processes or by system knowledge (project dependent).
• Potting and encapsulation of connectors, electronics, and subassemblies
• 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, travelers, work orders, and non-conformance reports.
• Conceptualize and build assembly fixtures as needed for continuous process improvement
• 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 5 - 7 years of prior related experience.
• Current active SECRET security clearance.
• Must have experience reading schematics and drawings.
• Must have hands on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• 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, media blasting, etc.).
• Familiar with and capable of operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, etc.
• Capable of soldering to J-STD-001 and willingness to obtain J-Std certification.
• Must be self-motivated, self-sufficient, and highly organized. Ability to switch from one task to another at a moment’s notice.
• Must keep work spaces clean, organized and free from grit, dust, and other FOD.
• Need to work well with others and be able to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of interacting with customers, peers, and supervisors with professionalism.
• Worked in or around ESD Environments
• Safety minded to support facility safety processes, procedures and organization.

• 2-year degree or equivalent technical education certification in relevant disciplines.
• 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.
• Fiber Optics manufacturing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Certified to J-STD-001 solder standard.
• Prior experience using fabrication equipment (ie: milling machine, lathe, bandsaw, metal brake and shears).
• ISO manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CAD (design, manipulation and interpretation)
• Fundamental knowledge about Lean Manufacturing such as 5S workplace organization techniques.

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