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Production Technician

Leidos Holdings Inc
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • $35,100–$63,450 Per Year
2 days ago
Leidos Holdings Inc

Job Description

We are seeking an entry-level Production Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to read and interpret technical drawings, and comfortable working with both hand and power tools. Prior experience with cable building (RF, Ethernet, and signal cables) is highly desired, as is experience with IT rack builds.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and install components, cables, and hardware based on technical drawings and work instructions.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
  • Build, route, and terminate cables (RF, Ethernet, and signal) per required specifications.
  • Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in the assembly and installation of equipment.
  • Assist in building and installing IT racks and related assemblies.
  • Perform basic quality checks to ensure assemblies meet company and industry standards.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate any issues or discrepancies to supervisors.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to work with hand and power tools.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience building cables (RF, Ethernet, signal).
  • Experience assembling IT racks or similar equipment.
  • Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.

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:

October 14, 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 $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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChesapeake, VA
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Salary$35,100–$63,450 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded2013
Websitehttps://jobs.saic.com/

About Company

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Component Assemblyunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Ethernetunmatched
  • Ethernet Cableunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Radio Frequencyunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched

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