CNC Programmer – 3 & 5‑Axis for Aerospace/Defense

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer for 1st shift in Huntsville, AL. You will develop 3- to 5-axis CNC programs for complex aerospace/defense hardware and create complete work packages for machinists.

You’ll collaborate with ME, QA, and production teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and implement lean practices while supporting safety, quality, and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 4-8 years minimum experience in a CNC machining environment or equivalent.
• Three (3) years minimum experience in offline CNC programming.
• Familiar with GD&T, materials, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop Lathe, Mill/Turn, and 3 & 5-Axis CNC programs for aerospace/defense hardware.
• Create work packages with programs, setup sheets, tool lists, docs.
• Provide shop floor support to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and manage CNC processes including 3-axis, 5-axis, lathe, mill-turn, wire EDM.
• Support quality and manufacturing engineering with root-cause analysis.
• Design tooling and fixtures; drive lean improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

Offline CNC programming

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

NX Siemens

Surfcam

SolidWorks

Renishaw probing

ERP/MES systems (Costpoint, Solumina)

Job description

Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer for 1st shift in Huntsville, AL. You will develop 3- to 5-axis CNC programs for complex aerospace/defense hardware and create complete work packages for machinists.

You’ll collaborate with ME, QA, and production teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and implement lean practices while supporting safety, quality, and delivery goals.