Industrial Manufacturing Technician

Via Logic LLC; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a talented professional to join our Production & Manufacturing team. The role encompasses production assembly, test operations—including setup, calibration, and operation of machinery used in the production process—while ensuring high-quality activities occur on schedule and within cost objectives.

We value the ability to resolve unclear problems, apply sound judgment, and work with limited supervision to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of all aspects of the role and the practical application of skills to complex problems and situations typically encountered.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant prior experience
• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of education
• Demonstrated ability to apply job knowledge to complex situations and contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute day-to-day objectives involving non-routine tasks with significant impact on overall work output.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Resolve initially unclear problems that require analysis to understand and address.
• Apply sound judgment within established procedures to solve issues or improve operational effectiveness.

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talented professional to join our team.

This role falls within our Production & Manufacturing sub-family, which is responsible for production assembly, material fabrication, test operations-including setup, calibration, and operation of machinery used in the production process-and manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities also include ensuring high-quality production activities occur on schedule and within cost objectives. The role requires regular communication with project team members and peers to exchange information relevant to moderately complex matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and execute day-to-day objectives involving non-routine tasks with significant impact on overall work output.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Resolve initially unclear problems that require analysis to understand and address.
• Apply sound judgment within established procedures to solve issues or improve operational effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of all aspects of the role and the practical application of skills to complex problems and situations typically encountered.

Typical Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant prior experience
• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of education

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply job knowledge to complex situations and contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

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Original Posting

August 19, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.