CNC Programmer. Job in Huntsville TopStateCareers
LEIDOS · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $73k–$133k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at LEIDOS (industrial) in Huntsville, AL. 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.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, GD&T, DOE, CNC, Machining
- Base pay
- $73k–$133k
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 80%
- ✓ Tooling 73%
- ✓ Machining 67%
- ✓ GD&T 33%
- Team leadership 27%
- ✓ Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at LEIDOS
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from LEIDOSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop Lathe, Mill/Turn, and 3 & 5-Axis CNC programs for machining of complex aerospace and defense hardware in a variety of materials including, but not limited to, inconel, titanium, alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminums, and composites.
- ◆Create complete work package consisting of CNC program, machining operation setup sheets, tool lists and other related documentation for use by machinist.
- ◆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 operations, and wire EDM.
- ◆Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
- ◆Design and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
- ◆Solve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing 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.
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓BS degree with 4-8 years minimum experience in a CNC machining environment or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- ✓Three (3) years minimum experience in offline CNC programming.
- ✓Proficient in working with a variety of materials, including plastics, aluminum, steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.
- ✓Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- ✓Proven track record of solving complex technical issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- ✓Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- ✓Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a DOD Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with NX Siemens, Surfcam & Solidworks.
- ✓Experience with Renishaw probing and CNC Macro Programming.
- ✓Experience with ERP and MES systems (e.g., Costpoint, Solumina).
- ✓Experience with large gantry and bridge mills, VTLs and large lathes.
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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.
About 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 appro
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Description
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!
Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CNC Programmer for our 1st shift to join our Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL, to support operations in our precision machining environment.
The CNC Programmer will be responsible for shop floor technical support, and co-author manufacturing process development with the ME department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in build-to-print machine shop environments and experience supporting CNC machining, assembly, and process improvement initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills to ensure seamless collaboration between first and second shift teams, including machinists, other programmers, engineers, and leadership.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing 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 !
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Primary
Original Posting
October 19, 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)