Electromechanical Technician - Join Leidos in Huntsville, AL

Have a passion for airborne systems? Leidos' Small Airborne Effectors Division designs, develops, tests, and produces small to medium airborne missiles, unmanned vehicles, and payload effectors for defense customers. We're seeking a skilled Electromechanical Technician at our Huntsville, AL campus to support design, integration, and test programs for missile systems and unmanned aircraft.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build electrical and mechanical systems for defense customers using schematics and drawings.
• Fabricate production and prototype hardware.
• Test and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and software in lab and field settings.
• Design, build, and route cable harnesses and wiring assemblies.
• Collect and analyze test data with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and more.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, and teams to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing for hardware procurement and production transition.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with lab equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
• Understanding of PCB layout and SMT manufacturing.
• Active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain; 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Parts selection, wiring harness experience.
• PCB testing, 3D printing, soldering (THT/SMT).
• IPC J-STD-001/620 certification.
• Sensor instrumentation, flight hardware, GPS/INS experience.
• Rapid prototyping and integration.

Thrive in a dynamic environment on multidisciplinary projects. Leidos outthinks, outbuilds, and outpaces the status quo. Pay Range: $69,550 - $125,725 USD/year. Original posting: January 26, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days.