Cable Test Technician

Cable Test Technician – Leidos

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Leidos Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Test Technician to join our team at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. The successful candidate will support different programs ranging from commercial customers to DoD customers. The technician is responsible for a variety of low voltage and Hi‑Pot testing.

• Test completed cable assemblies for continuity, shorts, dielectric withstand voltage, and insulation resistance.
• Test coax cables for insertion loss and reflection coefficient.
• Build test cables.
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop strategies and identify potential issues during assembly.
• Perform troubleshooting and explain issues.

• High School diploma/GED with 2‑4 years cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 with Space addendum.
• Current or prior certification in J‑STD‑001.
• Working knowledge of Cable Eye cable tester, Keysight Fieldfox, and Fluke digital multimeters.

$46,800.00 – $84,600.00

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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Entry level

Full-time

Quality Assurance

Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting

November 18, 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.