Continuous Improvement Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? 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
sustainable. 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. Your
greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a
talented Continuous Improvement Engineer for its Hypersonics line
of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the
defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides
responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT
solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common
Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s 1
priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision
fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries'
technological advances in this field, come join us in this
exciting, cutting-edge field. If this sounds like the kind of
environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense
Systems Sector 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 ! Are
you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities. Analyze workflows to identify
bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies that affect engineering work
products. Lead value stream mapping initiatives. Develop and
implement standardized work and visual management tools and
systems. Develop and maintain key performance indicators and
operational dashboards. Improve engineering throughput, document
release cycle time, and labor efficiency. Interface with
multifunctional team to understand roadblocks impeding the
engineering document release process. Play a key role in
engineering efforts to map and optimize processes. Develop
implementation plans for process improvement initiatives. Present
performance trends and provide recommendations to leadership. Basic
Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4 years of
experience from an ABET accredited school. Ability to work tasks
with limited direction, as well as provide clarification and
instruction to others. Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or
other structured problem-solving methodologies. Experience leading
issue resolution in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical
skills with experience using data to drive decisions. Excellent
communication and teamwork abilities. Eagerness to learn and grow
within the organization. Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications. Prior work in DoD
Missile, Reentry Vehicle, or Hypersonics fields. Experience working
in a production environment. Experience in AS9100 or aerospace
quality systems. Understanding of cost and schedule implications of
typical engineering deliverables. Experience with value stream
mapping, SIPOC diagrams, Kaizen team formation, process discovery,
or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation. Experience
working rapidly changing development programs. Lean Six Sigma Green
Belt or Black Belt certification. Familiarity with EVM and program
performance metrics. 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. Original Posting: April 3, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.
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