Cable Assembly Technician-Weekend shift
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Salary$48k – $87k
LocationHuntsville, AL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience2–4 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience
Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process
Build, 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
Experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians
Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues
Current 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
Must 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 weekend shift position Friday- Sunday. Regular attendance is required
About the company
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About the role
Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Weekend Shift Cable Assembly 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 will be responsible for building cables in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include cable construction, basic testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
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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
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Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
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Working knowledge and use of tools used for cable manufacturing (strippers, crimpers, solder iron).
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Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
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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.
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Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.
Basic Qualifications
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Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
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Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
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Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.
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This is a weekend shift position Friday- Sunday. Regular attendance is required
Preferred Qualifications
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Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
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Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
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Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.
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Original Posting:
August 10, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
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.