Leidos

Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Leidos  •  $92k - $167k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to oversee and drive quality assurance initiative across products, services, and operations processes. The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in maintaining a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of robust technical quality assurance and control systems. This role is responsible for ensuring product and system reliability, precision, and performance throughout the entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate will define and apply quality standards, conduct thorough inspections and evaluations, and work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable specifications and regulatory requirements. The role involves driving solutions to complex quality and system integration challenges, testing processes, and developing innovative methods to improve product and process quality.

Basic Qualifications

  • TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance standards, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure high product and system integrity.
  • Monitor and evaluate products, processes, and systems for compliance with quality and performance specifications.
  • Lead cross-functional testing efforts, including system integration, performance, and automated testing.
  • Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience in system integration testing and performance evaluation.
  • Proven ability to lead complex quality projects and coordinate across multiple teams or functions.
  • Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), test automation tools, and data analysis techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Industry certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO, Six Sigma).
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
  • Working knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, CMMI, or FDA guidelines.

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Original Posting:

June 30, 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 $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.

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About Leidos

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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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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