Softgoods Engineering Technician (NASA CMC)

Description
Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an Softgoods Engineering Technician to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). In this position, the successful candidate will provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in areas such as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertains primarily to soft goods fabrication, repair, and modifications; as well as altering Crew clothing on a regular basis. Electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, trouble-shooting, and testing are desired skills. This position will support both new hardware development projects and the sustaining engineering.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to successfully obtain and Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform soft good design, manufacturing, and repair
• Alter Crew clothing as required
• Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents
• Perform work pertaining to laptops, printers, audio visual equi
• pment, electrical, electronic, or mechanical components or equipment
• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA recognized workmanship standards (soldering, harness and cable, staking/conformal coating, etc.)
• Support multiple projects, prioritize, and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Wrap cables with non-flammable materials in preparation for flight processing
• General Lab cleanup and maintenance

*This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. The rate of pay for the position is minimum $22.55/hr.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 1+ year of experience with soft goods design, manufacturing, and repair
• General knowledge regarding mathematics and computer science
• General understanding of how to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders
• Familiarity with the engineering drawings process
• Familiarity with tool calibration

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years soft goods manufacturing skills. Emphasis on Aerospace experience.
• Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA recognized workmanship standards (soldering, harness and cable, staking/conformal coating, etc.)
• PWB population using various soldering techniques (through hole and surface mount)
• Electronics troubleshooting
• Working understanding of Maximo Inventory Management System

Original Posting Date: 2024-09-03While 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: 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 a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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