Leidos is seeking a talented
CNC Machinist Lead Weekend Shift to join our Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and direct a small team by example.
TheCNC Machinistmust be capable of reading engineering drawings and CAD models to produce unique precision parts.
Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials, such as Titanium, is a plus.
5-axis and/or mill-turn experience is a plus.
This role will work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced R&D environment with little or no assistance.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with at least 5yearsof precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted and stand for long periods of time.
Candidate must be able to work overtime when required.
Regular attendance is required.
Applicant must be able to work a full-time, 3-days per week 12-hours per shift, Fri/Sat/Sun 5:30am to 6:00pm
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
5 axis machining experience with Fanuc, Siemens 840D controls.
(2) two years of 2D & 3D experience with a CAM software tool.
Experience machining in a prototype environment.
HuntsvilleManufacturing
Original Posting:September 13, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
