CNC Programmer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

20d•$73,450 - $132,775•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Programmer to join the Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting a precision machining environment. The role provides shop-floor technical support and co-authors manufacturing process development with the Manufacturing Engineering department. The position supports build-to-print machine shop operations involving CNC machining, assembly, and process improvement, and requires effective coordination across first- and second-shift teams, including machinists, programmers, engineers, and leadership. This posting covers multiple opportunities with varying experience levels; opportunity level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in a CNC machining environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of offline CNC programming experience.
Proficiency working with materials including plastics, aluminum, steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.
Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Proven ability to solve complex technical issues and drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain, or meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain, a DOD Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NX Siemens, Surfcam, and Solidworks.
Experience with Renishaw probing and CNC Macro Programming.
Experience with ERP and MES systems, such as Costpoint and Solumina.
Experience with large gantry and bridge mills, VTLs, and large lathes.

Responsibilities

Develop lathe, mill/turn, and 3- and 5-axis CNC programs to machine complex aerospace and defense hardware in a range of materials.
Create complete work packages containing CNC programs, machining operation setup sheets, tool lists, and related documentation for machinists.
Provide shop-floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
Develop and manage manufacturing processes for CNC-machined components, including 3-axis, 5-axis, lathe, mill-turn, and wire EDM operations.
Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups with root-cause analysis and corrective action plans to reduce or eliminate non-conformances.
Design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
Solve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external parties.
Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Collaborate with project and team leaders to influence solution design and process approaches.
Coordinate effectively between first- and second-shift teams, including machinists, programmers, engineers, and leadership.