High-mix, high-reliability electronics manufacturing spans circuit cards and cables to complex electro-mechanical assemblies, supporting RF systems, sensors, and mission-critical hardware.
Prototyping & Manufacturing
From concept to mission impact – faster
Where Prototypes Become Production Systems
Leidos delivers end-to-end prototyping and manufacturing that transforms concepts into mission-ready systems—faster, more reliably, and at scale. With vertically integrated capabilities and digital engineering connected to the factory floor, we reduce risk, accelerate deployment, and ensure performance for the most demanding defense missions.
From air and missile defense and hypersonics to maritime autonomy and space payloads, we design, build, and scale advanced technologies that perform in the most complex and contested environments.
The great thing about this system [IFPC Inc 2] is that seven years ago this program did not exist, so we went hyper-speed on this program to get it in the field.
Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano
U.S. Army
Electronics Manufacturing
Precision Mechanical Manufacturing
Delivering precision machining with dozens of CNC centers, in-house welding and NDT, and capabilities spanning milling, turning, and grinding—supporting programs from prototype through full-rate production.
System Integration and Test
Full-system integration and validation, combining heavy fabrication, welding, laser cutting, and high-volume CNC machining to produce and test mission-ready systems.
Classified Machining, Final Assembly, and Checkout
Classified machining, assembly, integration, and checkout for hypersonics, thermal protection systems, cruise missiles, and infrared space-sensing payloads.
From Prototype to Production—Faster
Leidos designs for manufacturability from day one, transitioning systems from concept to full-rate production to accelerate fielding of proven capabilities.
Vertically Integrated for Speed and Scale
Engineering, manufacturing, integration, and testing operate as one system—reducing risk, compressing timelines, and delivering mission-ready solutions at scale.
Investing in Capacity, People, and Automation
Leidos is expanding workforce expertise, AI-enabled manufacturing, and production capacity to accelerate fielding and deliver mission-ready capabilities at scale.
Maritime Autonomy
Drawing on expertise in ocean engineering, naval architect and marine engineering, software development, and other specialized capabilities, Leidos designs, builds, and delivers unmanned surface vessels and unmanned undersea vehicles for speed, endurance, and payload flexibility.
Undersea Sensing
Leidos develops RF and underwater acoustic systems that enable anti-submarine warfare and advanced sensing—integrating software, signal processing, antennas, and secure hardware for reliable performance.
Ruggedized Systems
Design, build, and integration of ruggedized mission systems - from displays to hardened electronics to ISO container systems - engineered to withstand shipboard, vehicle, and airborne wear and tear and austere, contested environments.
Advanced RF & Embedded Systems
Developing RF, communications, and software systems that enable real-time sensing, data processing, and secure connectivity for mission-critical operations.
Layered Air & Missile Defense
Solutions for integrated homeland defense
Hypersonics & Advanced Weapons
Manufacturing the next generation
Autonomous Maritime Systems
Rapid prototyping to deployment
Space Payload Integration
Precision assembly for space missions
National Manufacturing Footprint
Across our manufacturing footprint, Leidos delivers secure, scalable production capacity with a growing workforce and multi-shift operations to meet evolving mission demand
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Long Beach, Mississippi
- Lynwood, Washington
- Sterling, Virginia
- St. Petersburg, Florida
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FAQs
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Rapid prototyping in defense accelerates the development of mission-ready systems from concept to operational capability. At Leidos, we combine digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, advanced manufacturing, and integrated testing to reduce development cycles and deliver production-ready solutions faster—designed for manufacturability, scalability, and real-world performance.
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Leidos integrates manufacturing readiness, supply chain strategy, and quality assurance early in the design process to streamline prototype-to-production transitions. With secure facilities and vertically integrated capabilities, including additive manufacturing, precision machining, electronics integration, and full-system testing, we reduce risk, compress timelines, and scale complex defense systems for field deployment.
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Leidos delivers rapid prototyping and manufacturing across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains—including missile defense systems, autonomous maritime platforms, advanced sensors, and satellite payloads. We specialize in high-performance, mission-critical systems that require secure production, precision engineering, and accelerated delivery to the warfighter.
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Leidos has demonstrated the ability to deliver operational prototypes in under a year—including an unmanned surface vessel delivered in as little as nine months from contract award.
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Leidos operates AS9100- and ISO-certified facilities with secure environments supporting classified programs. Integrated quality, testing, and supply chain controls ensure consistent performance, scalability, and mission assurance.