Industrial/Aerospace Spray Painter

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an Industrial Painter for our Manufacturing Platform Integration Facility in Huntsville, AL. This position will prepare, sand, perform media blasting and masking detail and assemble items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, aerospace, government paint application standards and/or drawing requirements for the painting process.

Original Posting: July 2, 2026

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing, sanding, media blasting and masking detail and assemble items in a manner to meet MIL-SPEC, aerospace, government paint application standards and /or drawing requirements for the painting process.

Responsible for applying pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled DoD and aircraft industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma/GED with at least 5 years of MIL-SPEC painting experience.

Must be able to read and adhere to MIL Spec documentation.

Responsible for material handling and equipment maintenance and clean up.

Must be able and will be expected to follow all safety regulations, keep work area in a clean and orderly condition, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for the assigned work area(s).

Required to read and understand engineering drawings and written work orders, and data inputs of defined process criteria listed in shop floor traveler(s)/router(s).

Must be able to lift and carry up to 35-lbs.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant experience in the CARC painting application.

Current possession of a Final Secret Clearance.

Pay Range

$59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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 at

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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