Electronics Process Engineering Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Process Engineering Manager in Huntsville, Alabama to lead the PCBA manufacturing engineering team, improve yields and throughput, and drive process developments. This role requires a strong background in DFMs and cross-functional collaboration to meet schedule and quality targets.

The candidate should have a BS or MS in engineering with substantial experience, be eligible for a Secret Clearance, and be willing to relocate to Huntsville if needed.

Qualifications

• Requires BS with 12–15 years experience or MS with 10–13 years.
• Eligible for Secret Clearance.
• Experience in PCBA manufacturing and process development.
• DFM to optimize production efficiency.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing engineering team for PCBA assembly.
• Drive continuous improvement to yield, throughput, quality.
• Monitor KPIs like yield, cycle time, scrap.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews for new products.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Justify capital equipment for PCBA and conformal coating.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with quality, control, and design to meet schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers in process development.
• Lead onsite audits with quality engineering.

Skills

Leadership

PCBA manufacturing

Process development

DFM

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

High School Diploma + 13 years experience

Tools

Costpoint

Windchill

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 sustainably. 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 is seeking an Electronics Process Engineering Manager to guide and oversee the Process Engineering section.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team supporting PCBA assembly and conformal coating processes.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to increase yield, throughput, and quality across the production line and specialized equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs (yield, first-pass yield, cycle time, scrap, escapes) to predict trends and drive proactive process changes.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews on new product introductions and design changes, providing feedback to design engineering.
• Develop, document, and implement new manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Identify, specify, and justify capital equipment for PCBA assembly, conformal coating, and related manufacturing processes.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action, and disposition of manufacturing and quality nonconformances.
• Partner with quality, production control, and design teams to meet delivery schedules and customer quality requirements.
• Support quality engineering in process development and onsite audits
• Establish and monitor quality objectives of the production process
• Mentor and develop junior engineers in process development, root cause analysis, and mitigation

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should have a BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree a High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience will be considered.
• Must possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Previous experience working in PCBA manufacturing and process development
• Strong background in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize product designs for production efficiency.
• Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IPC requirements (J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610)
• Experience with electronics used on launch vehicles, targets, or missile components such as PCBAs, cable harnesses, or electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software and/or Windchill product lifecycle management software is a plus.
• Experience working in a mid to high volume manufacturing environment

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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.

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.