Aerospace Technician

Company: Leidos
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionJob Description:The US Government uses space systems to solve many complex problems to protect our warfighters and gather information on threats to our national interest. The Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) performs space payload systems research and development (R&D) to create innovative one-of-a-kind solutions to these complex Customer needs. Currently, we have a need for assembly, integration, and test of space sensor payloads to be conducted in a clean room environment.LInC has an opportunity for an Aerospace Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA, to work on the research, design, development, and test of optical payload systems for Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) missions. Programs are funded by multiple US Government sponsors, industry, as well as Internal Research and Development (IR&D) efforts. The Aerospace Technician will support a team of engineers and technicians toward delivering several space payloads for integration on satellitesPrimary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for cleaning, handling, assembly, and integration of space-based component, subassemblies, and payloads consistent with industry best practices.Understand basic integration and test of optical systems and be familiar with implementing assembly and test procedures in a clean room environment.Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/ diagrams/schematics, etc.).Recommends alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.Candidate will complete a wide range of tasks at a high level of quality to produce space-flight worthy hardware.Exercises independent judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Basic QualificationsHigh school diploma and 5 years or more of relevant experienceMust be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearanceKnowledge space hardware handling and assembly according to Government standardsKnowledge and experience laboratory testingWorking knowledge of MS Office applicationsEffective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with COTS electronic and electro-mechanical packagingLInCPay Range:Pay Range $63,050.00 - $97,000.00 - $130,950.00The 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.

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