Electronics Processing Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Process Engineering Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead the PCBA manufacturing engineering team and drive process improvements across conformal coating and related manufacturing steps.

The role focuses on developing manufacturing processes, implementing control plans, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with quality, design, and production teams to meet delivery and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience or MS degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree a High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience will be considered.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in PCBA manufacturing and process development.
• Strong background in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize product designs for production efficiency.

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.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

DFM

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

IPC standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610)

Costpoint

Windchill

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 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: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 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.

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 here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.