Job Weekend Shift SMTA Process Engineer Specialist
Leidos
- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 26 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Skills
About this role
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 Systems Electronics Manufacturing Facility is seeking a 2nd Shift Process Engineer to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. This position will be part of engineering team located in Huntsville AL. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems 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 ! Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will develop, document, and execute manufacturing processes and procedures for electronic products. Candidate will support production of printed circuit board assemblies through various processes. Processes include SMT, Through Hole Selective Solder, Press fit, Conformal Coating and a variety of other processes related to PCBA manufacturing. Applicant will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop a wide variety of hardware, and work with the latest automated technology used in assembly and test equipment. Candidate will support tasks such as creating machine programs and overseeing the execution of manufacturing activities. Candidate will be required to work closely with the operations team to complete all details of the assembly, and ultimately to prepare the assembly for delivery to customer. Candidate will also work closely with our manufacturing team including engineering, operations, and quality team to develop processes that validate customer quality requirements. Candidate will work closely with production control to meet desired delivery schedule.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 0-2 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED with 4 years of experience will be considered Candidate will be willing to work weekend shift (Fri-Sun). Must be available to train on 1st shift for month or longer before moving to weekend shift. Hours for weekend days are 6am to 6pm Experience working with any or all of the following: SMT, Through Hole Selective Soldering, and Conformal Coating processes will be considered. Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software and/or Agile/Windchill product lifecycle management software is a plus. Experience in various quality roles is also a plus. Experience in using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is also a plus. Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Ability to multi-task well is also essential. Candidate must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly. Candidate will be required to have the basic computer skills associated with these assembly tasks (such as retrieving the manufacturing documentation from the system, updating the system as router steps are completed, etc.).