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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team!
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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!
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Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining enforcing processes across the CHGB portfolio
Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with customers external to the organization.
FAI process implementation and verification.
Review and approve assembly instructions.
Approve Procurement requisitions.
Verify data requirements for the PM team.
Read and understand Drawings and Technical data packages.
Write Non-conformances and complete RCCA activities. To includes review of those completed by other Quality Engineers.
Interfaces with Government and PM customer to ensure product compliance on delivery.
Complete CDRL data requirements.
Other Duties as assigned by the Quality Program Manager.
Basic Qualifications
The Candidate must have BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with other levels of management.
Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.
Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100/AS6500 manufacturing environment.
Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
Candidates must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
Must be willing to travel to customer sites to execute program requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area at their own expense.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Government contract and SOW interpretation.
CDRL Deliveries experience
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
Previous auditing experience.
FAI completion experience
Metrics Tracking experience
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April 24, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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