CNC Programmer

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Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility (CMF) is seeking a CNC Programmer to join our team supporting a stand-alone manufacturing facility performing work on a hypersonic weapon system.

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We are seeking a senior level CNC Programmer with the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level clearance and experience in lathe mill / turn and 3 & 5-axis programming. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of advanced manufacturing principles particularly in 3-axis and 5-axis machining lathe mill-turn operations and wire EDM. The role involves creating maintaining and the continuous improvement of multi-axis CNC programs and associated documentation related to 3 & 5-Axis machining for complex aerospace and defense hardware. The candidate will utilize their technical expertise to work within the team to develop and implement those processes to meet engineering requirements. The successful candidate will solve complex technical issues drive continuous improvement initiatives and effectively communicate with internal teams clients and external parties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop Lathe Mill / Turn and 3 & 5-Axis CNC programs for the machining of complex aerospace and defense hardware in a variety of materials including but not limited to inconel titanium alloy steels stainless steels aluminums and composites.
• Create complete work package consisting of CNC program machining operation setup sheets tool lists and other related documentation for use by machinists.
• Provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Develop and manage manufacturing processes for CNC machined components including 3-axis 5-axis lathe mill-turn operations and wire EDM.
• Support quality and manufacturing engineering groups to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans to reduce / eliminate non-conformances.
• Design and develop tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Solve complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety quality cost and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams clients and external parties.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Collaborate with project and team leaders to influence solution design and process approaches.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Original Posting : January 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 $69550.00 - $125725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Mainframe Development,Cobol,SQL,.NET,C / C++,Coordinate Measuring Machine,Relational Databases,Microsoft SQL Server,C#,Visual Studio,Visual Basic,Db2

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 69550 - 125725