Production Electrical Technician

LEIDOS, INC.

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Chesapeake, VA Until 9/23/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description

The Defense team at Leidos currently has an opening for a Production Electrical Technician to work in Chesapeake, VA.

Job summary:

Perform electrical panel, instrument and cable assembly fabrication; perform factory acceptance testing of the equipment (440VAC); in an ISO:9001-2015 environment for the production of Navy Environmental Equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and on-time delivery of quality products.

Primary Responsibilities.

  • Follow and provide feedback on production schedules, monitor workflow, and perform electrical and mechanical assembly of equipment
  • Coordinate activity of electricians assigned to production to meet delivery schedules.
  • Perform quality inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing to ensure manufactured products meet quality standards
  • (As required) Travel to field sites to provide shipboard installation support/troubleshooting and/or participate with NSWC ISEA or Solid Waste Equipment grooms.
  • Complete production records, verifying test results are accurate and conform to contract requirements
  • Maintain reports and objective quality evidence of production in required electronic file format
  • Assist with material identification/inventory/kitting for production efforts
  • Identify production issues, recommend solutions to keep operations running smoothly, efficiently, and continuously

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • US citizenship required
  • 4 years’ experience performing installation of electrical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret US NAVY drawing packages, MILSPEC requirements, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, engineering drawings and component manufacturer cut-sheets.
  • Copper termination and UL508A experience.

Preferred Qualifications.

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality requirements, processes, and documentation
  • 1-2 years’ experience in leading small teams performing production, manufacturing, assembly, construction, or related technical role

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Original Posting:

July 24, 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.

About this role

Summary

Assemble and test electrical panels, cables, and equipment for Navy production.

Job title

Production Electrical Technician

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Chesapeake, VA; on-site, some travel possible.

Salary

$48k–$87k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical systems installationreading wiring diagramscopper terminationUL508A

Preferred skills

IPC/WHMA-A-620ISO 9001:2015team leadership

Specializations

electrical assemblyfactory acceptance testingcablingISO 9001
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chesapeake, VA, USA

On-site City