Leidos Inc is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Lynnwood

Overview

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 C4ISR 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

What You Bring

Required Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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

At Leidos, we don\'t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what\'s next?" before the dust settles on "what\'s now."