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Leidos lists this Cable Test Technician-2nd shift opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cable Test Technician-2nd ShiftLeidos' Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a 2nd shift Cable Test Technician-2nd shift 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 will be responsible for building cables in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include cable construction, basic testing, troubleshooting, and repair.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.Primary ResponsibilitiesBuild, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.Working knowledge and use of tools used for cable manufacturing (strippers, crimpers, solder iron).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 basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.Basic QualificationsCandidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 1 to 3 years of prior relevant experience withWorking knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.Testing Cables for continuity, shorts, dielectric standing voltage, and insulation resistanceTest Coax cables for insertion loss and reflection coefficientUsing equipment such as digital multimeters and cable-eye testerMust be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.This is a 2nd shift positionPreferred QualificationsCurrent or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.This is a 2nd shift position
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huntsville, AL, 35801, US
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