Assembly, Integration & Test Technician

Job Description

Description

Leidos is Hiring!

The Assembly Integration & Test Technician will be responsible for performing mechanical assembly of components into large rocket structures per NASA standards verified using Laser Tracker precision measurement. Performs fit-up and hand drilling using jigs and templates. Install fasteners including bolts, screws and hi-Loks. Applies touch-up paint and stencil paint using hand-held equipment. Measures parts and assemblies using standard and Leica laser measurement equipment utilizing Spatial Analyzer Software including scales, tape measures, calipers, and laser trackers. Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and work instructions. Works as a team member and independently as required.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of internal materials and process specifications through a working knowledge of industry standards and a wide range of composite manufacturing trends
• Assists in the implementation of composite process development and production transition planning that meets quality, production rate, startup time, and margin requirements
• Must apply knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling, process of composite materials while working to develop or improve composite manufacturing processes
• Complete all planning paperwork throughout the production process
• Helps monitor inventories and supplies to ensure correct usage
• Understand process and quality procedures and communicate them to other team members
• Communicate with supervisors, managers and quality about issues effecting quality of productivity
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience
• Candidate must be able to read and interpreting drawings, GD&T specifications, and 3-D solid models.
• Candidate must be able to populate inspection reports to AS9102 standards or general inspection reports.
• Candidate must have Computer Skills such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience with hand tools including drills, saws, grinders, wrenches, and screw drivers
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings/documents such as operating instructions, work instructions, and blueprint data
• Candidate must be able to regularly climb stairs or ladders and perform work on lifts and platforms at heights of 40 feet
• Candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an AS9100 Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience working with composites following standard industry practices, performing layups and repairs
• Previous work experience in the Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment
• Operational experience with Leica AT960, AT403, or ATS600 while using Spatial Analyzer Software

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

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For U.S. Positions: 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 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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