Electro-Mechanical Technician

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This is a pipeline posting and is not tied to a specific, immediate opening. We are building a pool of qualified candidates for upcoming positions. As funded roles are finalized and posted, candidates from this pipeline may be contacted and considered for positions aligned to their level of experience and background.

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Leidos’ Defense Direct Energy Division is seeking Electro-Mechanical Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The ideal candidate will thrive in learning environments that encourage leadership and technical growth.  Experienced individuals will work closely with a team of engineers and customers to design and build hardware to meet unique technical requirements. Selected candidates will bring a diverse set of skills and an aptitude for solving complex problems. You will interpret drawings and use critical thinking to not only build and fabricate production and prototype hardware, as well as test and deploy the hardware.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Interpretation of drawings, using critical thinking, not only building and fabricating production hardware, but test and deployment as well.
• Building Electrical and/or mechanical systems for the DoD.
• Work independently to operate, repair and maintain high-power equipment such as power supplies, vacuum pumps, electric generators and circulation pumps.
• Build and implement control boards and safety interlocks.
• Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot hardware problems, brainstorm solutions and implement them.
• Set up field experiments with sensors and instrumentation, collect data records and archive them.
• Track equipment and spares inventory, and initiate purchase orders to maintain stock.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent/GED with at least 2 years (or more) of experience working in an High Power Microwave environment or related experience and/or training.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret security clearance.
• Experience reading schematic drawings and other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience building and installing electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Familiar with basic hand tools, torque wrenches, and wire crimping tools.
• Must be mechanically inclined and demonstrate a good work ethic and responsibility.
• Good communication skills, working well on a team with diverse skillsets, working in a production environment, and a willingness to take on a variety of duties to help the team be successful.
• Candidate must be a resident of the Albuquerque area or willing to relocate to Albuquerque, NM metro area.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime, including weekends, if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high voltage (up to 100 kV) and high current (up to 10 kA) power systems.
• Familiarity with Costpoint/Solumina/Agile/Windchill.
• Planning/Scheduling Experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Please Note:

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience.  Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's background and experience.

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Original Posting:

June 9, 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.