Material Control Specialist-2nd shift

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electrical Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd shift Material Control Specialist in Huntsville, AL to support production of electrical assemblies and subassemblies. You will manage material movement, generate serial numbers, track kits, and ensure accurate WIP counts in collaboration with lab managers and team members.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in inventory or materials management, US Citizenship, and ability to obtain a Final Secret or Secret Clearance; familiarity

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in inventory or materials management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining workplace cleanliness.
• US Citizenship and ability to maintain a Final Secret or Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support production efforts by coordinating material movement in and out of labs.
• Generate serial numbers for subassemblies, organize kits, and prep parts for use.
• Escalate kit shortages or issues needed to complete builds.
• Package completed electrical assemblies for shipping and delivery.
• Track subassemblies between labs, quality inspection, stockrooms, and shipping docks to meet delivery goals.
• Document material movements in corporate quality and accounting systems.
• Use visual management standards for labeling and staging totes; ensure WIP counts are accurate.
• Assist and train lower level staff; work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Bill of Material (BOM)

Job description

Background

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 Electrical Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd shift Material Control Specialist to join our team that supports assembly of a variety of hardware including electrical chassis, cables, printed circuit board assemblies and electro‑mechanical assembly efforts. 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

• Work with lab managers and lab technicians supporting production efforts while maintaining delivery schedules and due dates.


• Material movement in and out of labs to support production builds.


• Generate serial numbers for subassemblies, organize and verify kits, and prep parts for use as required.


• Escalate kit shortages or problems needed to complete builds.


• Packaging of completed electrical assemblies.


• Track and move electronic subassemblies between electronic assembly labs, quality inspection labs, stockrooms, and shipping docks as required to meet quality, safety, and delivery goals.


• Perform all associated computer transactions necessary to document material movements in our corporate quality and accounting systems.


• Utilize visual management standards for labeling and staging totes of subassemblies and will ensure that work in process counts are accurate and up to date.


• Responsible for assisting and training lower level support employees.


• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in inventory management or materials management.


• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a team environment.


• Ability to maintain workplace cleanliness with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• 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

• Experience working in Deltek Costpoint.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)


• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).


• Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) and Costpoint Manufacturing Orders.


• Experience with consumable storage and accountability.


• ESD Processes & Procedures.


• Electronic component handling requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, moreefficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2billion for the fiscal year ended January2,2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.