Cable Test Technician

Cable Test Technician at Leidos summary:

The Cable Test Technician performs testing on low voltage and high voltage cable assemblies, ensuring quality through continuity, insulation resistance, and dielectric withstand voltage tests. They interpret engineering schematics, build test cables, and troubleshoot assembly issues while working closely with engineers. This role requires experience in cable building or electrical assembly, knowledge of specialized test equipment, and eligibility for a security clearance.

Description

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Test Technician to join our team at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. The successful candidate will support different programs ranging from commercial customers to DoD customers. The technician is responsible for a variety of low voltage and Hi-Pot testing.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

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Primary Responsibilities

• Test completed cable assemblies for continuity, shorts, dielectric withstand voltage, and insulation resistance.
• Test coax cables for insertion loss and reflection coefficient.
• Ability to build test cables.
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Candidates must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop a strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Perform troubleshooting with an ability to clearing explain the issue.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance .

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
• Working knowledge of CableEye cable tester, Keysight Fieldfox, and Fluke digital multimeters.

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Original Posting:

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.

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.

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 .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Keywords:

cable test technician, electronic manufacturing, cable assembly testing, low voltage testing, high voltage testing, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification, J-STD-001 certification, electrical schematics, test cable building, defense industry