Leidos has announced plans to establish a new security systems manufacturing facility based in North Charleston, South Carolina.
The company says that this will be its third security systems manufacturing location in the US.
Leidos will invest $31.7 million in the new facility, creating up to 170 new jobs in the region over time.
The company highlights that the new security systems manufacturing facility will produce solutions for Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation.
SES offers a suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, shipping ports, border crossings and critical infrastructure customers. These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo and people.
“This facility brings more manufacturing back into the US and expands Leidos’ global security capabilities for the aviation and critical infrastructure markets,” said Jim Moos, Leidos Civil Group President.
“We’re thrilled to expand into the North Charleston area and look forward to making a positive impact in the community.”
Located in Ladson Industrial Park, the company says that the new 150,000-square-foot security systems manufacturing facility will enable it to onshore more manufacturing, increasing the company’s critical capacity to support its growing customer base.
The facility is currently under construction and is expected to be fully operational by the first half of 2024.
