Electrical Component Technologist

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

The Bridgewater Virginia electrical components production team has an opening for an Electrical Component Technologist. The electrical production team's mission is to produce high quality electrical system components while supporting multiple customers.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

As a Electrical Component Technologist, you will be:

• Inspecting products for compliance with drawings
• Operating a laser wire marking machine
• Building complex wire harness assemblies and junction boxes
• Building and testing coax assemblies
• Installing electrical equipment and harness assemblies on aircraft and in facilities
• Working with electrical engineering and mechanical engineering teams to review drawings and provide production feedback

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 - 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• 1 to 3 years of electrical harness and junction box fabrication.
• Strong electrical system troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and apply wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read and apply mechanical assembly drawings.
• Experience with proper application of wiring related tooling including contact crimpers, wire strippers and wire processing machinery.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft electrical systems training, military or civilian.
• 1 to 3 years of work in and around aircraft including facilities that have an active tool control and FOD control program.
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment including multimeters, milliohm meters, video cable test equipment and vector network analyzers.
• Experience operating laser wire marking equipment.
• Experience with quality control program implementation.

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.

Original Posting:

September 19, 2025

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 $39,650.00 - $71,675.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Charlottesville, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00167112

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-20T18:45:37