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 is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will program, setup, and operate CNC mills and lathes, read engineering drawings, and verify tolerances with gauges.

You will work on diverse aerospace components, handle various machines, and adapt to changing projects. A high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of precision machining experience are required, with US citizenship and clearance as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of reading engineering drawings.
• Experience operating CNC lathes (primarily) with backup on CNC mills and manual equipment.
• Set up and run machines on a variety of operations to produce precision finished goods within print tolerances.
• Use fixtures or gauges to verify dimensional checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes (primarily); provide backup on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
• Set up and run multiple machines on various operations to produce precision parts within tolerances.
• Verify dimensions using fixtures or gauges and measurement tools.
• Contribute to aerospace component manufacturing, including exotic materials; 5-axis/mill-turn experience a plus.
• Work on diverse projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and overtime as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC lathe

CNC milling

Machine setup

Gauges & measurement

5-axis experience

Mill-turn

Lifting 35+ lbs

Overtime availability

US citizenship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

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:

September 30, 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 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.

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

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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.