Job Weekend Shift SMTA Process Engineer Specialist

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a 2nd Shift Process Engineer in Huntsville, AL to develop and execute manufacturing processes for electronic products. You will support PCB assembly, work with SMT and soldering processes, and collaborate with engineering and operations to meet quality and delivery goals.

You will join a multidisciplinary team leveraging automated assembly and test equipment, while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years, or Master's with 0–2 years.
• Willingness to work weekend shift (Fri-Sun); training on 1st shift for month or longer before weekend move.
• Weekend hours 6am to 6pm.
• Experience with SMT, Through Hole Selective Soldering, and Conformal Coating.
• Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software and/or Agile/Windchill PLM; MES experience a plus.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute manufacturing processes and procedures for electronic products.
• Support production of PCB assemblies through SMT, Through Hole Selective Soldering, Conformal Coating and related processes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop hardware and leverage the latest automated assembly/test technology.
• Create machine programs and oversee execution of manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with operations to complete assembly details and prepare for delivery to customer.
• Work with engineering, operations, and quality teams to validate customer quality requirements and processes.
• Partner with production control to meet the delivery schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SMT

Through Hole Soldering

Conformal Coating

Costpoint

Windchill

MES

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 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 Electronics Manufacturing Facility is seeking a 2nd Shift Process Engineer to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. This position will be part of engineering team located in Huntsville AL.

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Candidate will develop, document, and execute manufacturing processes and procedures for electronic products.
• Candidate will support production of printed circuit board assemblies through various processes. Processes include SMT, Through Hole Selective Solder, Press fit, Conformal Coating and a variety of other processes related to PCBA manufacturing.
• Applicant will work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop a wide variety of hardware, and work with the latest automated technology used in assembly and test equipment.
• Candidate will support tasks such as creating machine programs and overseeing the execution of manufacturing activities.
• Candidate will be required to work closely with the operations team to complete all details of the assembly, and ultimately to prepare the assembly for delivery to customer.
• Candidate will also work closely with our manufacturing team including engineering, operations, and quality team to develop processes that validate customer quality requirements.
• Candidate will work closely with production control to meet desired delivery schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 0-2 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED with 4 years of experience will be considered
• Candidate will be willing to work weekend shift (Fri-Sun). Must be available to train on 1st shift for month or longer before moving to weekend shift.
• Hours for weekend days are 6am to 6pm
• Experience working with any or all of the following: SMT, Through Hole Selective Soldering, and Conformal Coating processes will be considered.
• Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software and/or Agile/Windchill product lifecycle management software is a plus. Experience in various quality roles is also a plus. Experience in using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is also a plus.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Ability to multi-task well is also essential.
• Candidate must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop a build strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Candidate will be required to have the basic computer skills associated with these assembly tasks (such as retrieving the manufacturing documentation from the system, updating the system as router steps are completed, etc.).
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience on programs building electronic hardware to government specifications (or similar).
• Preferred candidate will have experience in the following processes and equipment: ASM pick and place, DEK screen printers, BTU ovens, PVA coating machine, Pillarhouse or JUKI selective solder.

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 3, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.