CNC Machinist

Leidos; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing in Colorado Springs seeks a CNC Machinist to program, setup, and operate CNC mills and lathes. The role requires reading engineering drawings and performing precision work on aerospace components, with overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of CNC experience, familiarity with fixed gauges and hand tools, and must be able to lift 35+ pounds. US Citizenship and security clearance are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of precision machining on CNC Mills & Lathes.
• Intermediate knowledge of shop math.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic work instructions for fabrication.
• General knowledge of hand and power tools (incl. deburring tools, wrenches).
• Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Must lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• US Citizenship and clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and set up CNC lathes (primarily) with backup on mills.
• Set up and run machines on diverse operations converting raw materials into precision parts.
• Use fixtures or gauges to verify dimensional tolerance.
• Experience with large aerospace components; 5-axis/mill-turn is a plus.
• Adapt to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and available for overtime as necessary.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Precision machining

Interpreting instructions

Hand and power tools

Lifting ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Lathes

CNC Mills

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges)

Job description

Description

Job 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 Systems Colorado Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team at our Colorado Springs, CO location. 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!

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be capable of reading engineering drawings
• Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
• You will be expected to set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specification.
• Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.
• Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus. 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.
• Applicants must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced environment with little or no assistance
• Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
• Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
• General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
• Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
• Candidates must be able to work overtime when required.
• US Citizenship requirement and clearance requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

August 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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) 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 approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.