LEIDOS, INC.
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Design Fabrication Technician
Natick, Massachusetts, United States$58k–105kFull-timePosted 5 weeks ago
LEIDOS, INC.
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Hiring now
Natick, Massachusetts, United States$58k–105kFull-timePosted 5 weeks ago
LEIDOS, INC.
ApplyPosition: Design Fabrication Technician
Location: Natick, MA
Mission: Supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC)
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Design Fabrication Technician to join our team and contribute to innovative projects that directly enhance soldier safety, readiness, and mission success.
What You’ll Do
Design & Fabricate: Participate in the design, development, and fabrication of parachute and shelter components.
Prototype Development: Create preliminary layouts, execute design details, and fabricate prototypes using knowledge of construction techniques, production methods, and materials.
Precision Repairs: Repair and modify airdrop and shelter equipment with fine seams and replacement parts that match original strength and quality.
Support Innovation: Assist engineers and project managers by fabricating experimental/prototype parachutes, cargo delivery systems, shelters, tents, covers, and other soft‑wall structures.
Collaborate & Interpret: Work from work orders, blueprints, sketches, and verbal concepts, consulting with design draftsmen and engineers to bring ideas to life.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated ability with industrial sewing machines
Associates Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (Additional Experience, Training, and/or Certifications may substitute degree requirement)
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabricate products efficiently
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Solid analytical and technical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of personal parachute systems and assembly (civilian or military)
Experience following technical manual procedures
Skills in CAD and/or SolidWorks
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Why Join Leidos?
Be part of a mission that directly supports the U.S. Army Soldier Center.
Gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge design and fabrication projects.
Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a measurable impact.
Apply today and help us shape the future of soldier safety and innovation.
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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.
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.
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.