About this opportunity
Leidos Inc lists this Engineering Technician (NASA CMC) opportunity in webster, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Technician to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). In this position, they will provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertains to electrical and mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing. This position will support both new hardware development projects and the sustaining engineering.
Some projects may require travel to other NASA centers or locations where testing is being performed; expect up to 10% travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents
Perform work pertaining to laptops, printers, audio visual equipment, 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
Responsible for leading some operations within an area that has significant impact on results for the organization
Responsible for assisting and training lower-level support employees
General Lab cleanup and maintenance
Employees are expected to routinely lift up to 35lbs without the assistance of mechanical aides
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, and 3 year's related experience
Strong 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:
Perform cable and electronic component fabrication utilizing NASA recognized workmanship standards (NASA 8739.1, NASA 8739.4, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
PWB population using various soldering techniques (through hole and surface mount)
Electronics troubleshooting
Working understanding of Maximo Inventory Management System or similar task order system
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as minimum Health and Welfare benefits. The rate for this position will be at least $24/hr, but may be higher based on actual experience.
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Original Posting:
September 24, 2026
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:
Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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
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