Engineering Technician III - Leidos

Description

The National Security Sector of Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician III. The candidate, under the direction of the Engineering Manager or Production Support Supervisor will support our Navy Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) contract at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island. An Engineering Technician III performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or manager as needed, performs recurring work independently.

Primary responsibilities

This position includes repairing Jigs/Tools/Test Equipment (JTF), inspecting and polishing fiber optic cables, performing Preventive Maintenance (PM) on NATSC JTF, and building/repairing electrical pigtail assemblies in accordance with detailed procedures and other documentation. Assembling or installing equipment or parts that require simple wiring, soldering, or connecting. Build, repair, modify, or troubleshooting module components and wiring harnesses using Universal Test Harness (UTH) or other production lines modules. Repair efforts include using test equipment to take measurement readings and assess the working condition of JTF items and perform necessary repairs to return the item to working condition. JTF PM efforts include taking fiber, electrical measurements using test equipment, apply markings, and working with hazardous materials on various modules as defined in established PM Cards. Follow standard work methods on recurring assignments but receive explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments; technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may also be reviewed in process. Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineering as needed, performs recurring work independently. Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data. Provides Supervisor status updates when required.

Basic Qualifications

High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate and 2+ years electronics repair relevant work experience or a related Technical School or Navy experience.

Experience using general purpose test equipment.

Candidates must be capable of soldering wires and inspecting and polishing fiber optic cables. The selected candidate will be provided fiber optic and J-STD solder training.

Experience performing tasks using formal work procedures.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. Must have a minimum of a DOD Interim secret level clearance to start in this position.

All employees must conduct themselves in accordance with Leidos Values and Business Ethics at all times

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree from a Technical School a plus.

Knowledge of UTH operations or other production lines operations involved with position.

Knowledge of standard computer operations and Microsoft Office and programming software.

Knowledge of computer systems used

Works independently with judgment, versatility, and initiative.

This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. This position will pay $23. per hour.

EIO2024

External Referral Eligible

Original Posting Date:

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.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.