Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive forward cutting‑edge engineering efforts within the Maritime System Solutions (MSS) Portfolio of our Maritime Systems Division (MSD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team developing advanced maritime technologies, from prototype design to full‑scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos’ Maritime Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4

ISR technologies
, delivering innovative, mission‑critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms
. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world‑class team delivering unmatched solutions for today’s most pressing maritime missions.

• Make an Impact
  :
  Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation
  :
  Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real‑world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts
  :
  Collaborate with a top‑tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future
  :
  Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next‑generation subsea technologies.

• Provide strategic leadership in planning, innovating, then delivering against program baselines.
• Work directly with various engineering disciplines to develop discrete build packages of existing and new products.
• Drive innovative process improvements aligned with customer needs and mission goals.
• Ensure a “design for manufacturing” focus is maintained during system development.
• Maintain production schedules and advise to staffing or system needs.
• Balance and provide prioritization for a team of Engineering Technologist supporting multiple programs.
• Work closely with Facility Management to continually improve the manufacturing areas and resources supporting them.
• Support hands on assembly, troubleshooting, repairing and testing of sub‑assemblies through complete systems utilizing tools ranging from screwdrivers to 3D scanners and printers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or operations discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working in a technical or hands on field.
• Professional experience planning and maintaining task schedules.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

• Experience in the design, development, or integration of complex subsea maritime systems
• Experience with UUVs, deployed subsea systems, and underwater payloads
• Proven track record in product manufacturing and transitioning designs to production
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality‑focused manufacturing processes
• Exposure to DoD program execution.
• Experience working with Navy personnel or other U.S. Military branches.
• Active Secret clearance

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.

October 9, 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 $59,150.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a…