Project Technologist

Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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.
  • Track shop machines and equipment maintenance, advise to facility management as needs arise. Support processing maintenance through to completion.
  • Support the incorporation and adherence of 5S practices throughout the facility.
  • Work with facility management to incorporate and implement new facility training or processes.
  • Present facility or program needs using Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM).

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 - 7 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain an Interim SECRET security clearance prior to start date.
• Ability to obtain an Final SECRET security clearance within 3 months of hire date.
• 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 workspaces clean, organized and free from grit, dust, and other FOD.
• Needs 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.
• Capable of writing technical documents to produce work instructions and procedures to be followed by others.
• Working knowledge of 5S practices and standards
• Worked in or around ESD Environments
• Safety minded to support facility safety processes, procedures and organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.