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Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Surface Mount Assembly Technician to join our team that runs SMT equipment that produce a variety of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s).
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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 Responsiblities
Working knowledge of SMT machines such as: Stencil Printer, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick & Place machine, Reflow Oven, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray and hand soldering
Understanding of different electronics packages such as 0402, 0603, BGA’s and how they are processed on a SMT line
Hand soldering SMT and Through-hole parts
Works to achieve day-to-day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
Works independently under limited supervision
Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams
High School Diploma/GED and less than 1 year of experience.
Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours daily.
Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance
Must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.
Pre ferred Qualifications
Surface Mount Technology experience or related electronics assembly experience
Knowledge of SMT processes used to build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610.
Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
Experience on SMT equipment and hand soldering
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
July 27, 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 $35,100.00 - $63,450.00
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.
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