Manufacturing Engineer

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 sustainable. 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. Your greatest work is ahead! We are seeking highly skilled Manufacturing Engineers to support and improve PCBA and Electro-Mechanical production processes, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes. Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement. Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools. Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts. Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years or prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED with 8 years of experience will be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment. Candidate must be a U.S Citizen and hae to ability obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance Candidate must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or will to relocate to the area Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities. Preferred Qualifications Strong background in PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly. Process development and production support of PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly Experience with Solumina, Windchill, MES systems, and SolidWorks or other CAD software. Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries. Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead process improvement initiatives. 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: July 2, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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. Leidos 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.