Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Job Description

Description

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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 sustainably.  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.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join our team that is scaling production and creating unique solutions for complex problems.  The Manufacturing Controls Engineer will be an integral member of a progressive manufacturing support team tasked with networking production equipment across multiple manufacturing programs.  The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with product divisions, departments, and business functions to enable real-time KPI tracking and automated data collection for process mistake-proofing and product traceability.  The Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing team includes 5 major production facilities in Huntsville, AL and Colorado Springs, CO.  Location for work is Huntsville, Alabama.

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!

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Primary Responsibilities

Develop installation standards and specific control types for production equipment.

Program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.

Troubleshoot and commission networks (Ethernet / IP, DeviceNet, MTConnect).

Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the facility, including operation and maintenance plans.

Make programming changes that are required to maintain and improve processes.

Integrate torque tool DC controllers and Vision System cameras with MES software.

Utilize SCADA system to collect data for Dashboard reporting.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 8-12 years of relevant experience in controls engineering and integration.

Experience with Allen Bradley and Fanuc controllers.

Demonstrated project management experience.

Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Must be able to work autonomously and stay focused in a high-stress, fast paced environment to meet customer and management deadlines.

Ability to lead others and work in a collaborative working environment.

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

Programming experience with SQL and / or VBA in Excel.

Experience with Ignition SCADA software and / or MS Power BI dashboards.

Familiarity with Machining, Assembly and Test Manufacturing environments.

Experience with Atlas Copco DC controllers and Cognex or Keyence Vision System cameras.

Experience working in multiple phases of the product life cycle to include prototyping, design and development, and full release to production.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting : October 6, 2025

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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.