Print Circuit Board and Manufacturing Lead

Via Logic LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a PCB Engineering and Manufacturing Lead within the Mission Solutions Group in the National Capital Region. The candidate will manage PCB design, assembly, and production, and lead a team to deliver customized engineering solutions for complex customer requirements.

The role requires a strong background in PCB fabrication and assembly, schematics interpretation, and experience training engineers. Travel up to 5% may be required, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, or 16+ years without degree.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience managing manual and machine-enabled PCB assembly.
• Experience leading teams of engineers with strong customer service skills.
• Experience solving complex PCB design and manufacturing problems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting PCB fabrication equipment and supplies.
• Experience interpreting schematics and performing 100% inspections of final assemblies.
• Ability to train engineers on designs, layouts, and tooling for PCB assembly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel, project objectives, and schedules for PCB design, assembly, and production.
• Design and develop customized PCB engineering solutions for complex customer requirements.
• Lead team in PCB design and fabrication, managing component files.
• Maintain a safe shop environment and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Lead and direct training courses for PCB engineering.
• Coordinate with procurement vendors to define components and timelines.
• Travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 5%.

Skills

PCB assembly leadership

Team leadership

Schematic interpretation

Equipment troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB fabrication equipment

Soldering

X-ray inspection

Job description

The Mission Solutions Group at Leidos is pursuing a government contract with a classified customer in the National Capital Region which requires a PCB Engineering and Manufacturing Lead. The candidate will be responsible for directly and indirectly managing personnel and tasks including manual and machine-enabled printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, fabrication and design. The candidate must also have knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly equipment, assembly components and assembly processes including fluids, gases, and materials management and storage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage personnel, project objectives, and project schedules for PCB design, engineering, assembly, and production
• Design and develop customized PCB engineering solutions to unique, complex Customer requirements
• Lead team in creating PCB design and fabrication, managing associated component files
• Lead team in maintaining a safe operating environment in the shop and work closely with the safety officer to adhere to OSHA and EPA regulations
• Lead and manage the development and direction for associated officer training courses
• Communicate and interface with internal and external procurement vendors to define specific components required and the associated timelines
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 5% of the time

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent and at least 12 years of relevant experience OR 16 years + of work experience can be used in lieu of degree
• Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly
• Experience managing manual and machine-enabled printed circuit board assembly
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of engineers, including strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems with PCB design and manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting PCB fabrication and assembly equipment, software and supplies
• Demonstrated experience interpreting schematics, assembling PCBs and components using industry best practices, soldering and performing 100% quality inspections of final assemblies
• Demonstrated experience performing x-ray inspection of all reflowed and reworked boards
• Demonstrated ability to assist and train engineers on new designs, PCB layouts, providing assembly insight, and with PCB assembly equipment and tooling
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, adapt quickly to changing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with the Customer
• Demonstrated ability to maintain IPC certifications
• Demonstrated experience in project management

Original Posting

August 14, 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 $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.

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.