Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
The selected candidate will be a key member of the team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality service is delivered to the customer by developing and managing program processes, conducting regularly scheduled internal process audits, and consistently driving structured improvement activities. The ideal candidate will act as a change agent, demonstrate high energy, exhibit a strong commitment to quality, and be self‑motivated. The selected candidate will be required to quickly build effective working relationships with coworkers and customers across multiple disciplines, levels of authority, and, when necessary, different locations.
Primary Responsibilities
Integrate closely with the program team to implement and execute the Quality Management System (QMS).
Recommend, facilitate, track, and report on continuous process improvement initiatives and activities.
Support the program-specific tailoring of the QMS and the deployment and implementation of appropriate QMS processes.
Support the development and collection of performance metrics.
Document and drive resolution of nonconformities and requirement escapes through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Contribute to required Leidos quality reporting, including Quality Management Reviews, In Process Reviews, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Operational Reviews.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
Must have at least 2 years of experience with large-scale Agile programs.
Must have experience with quality assurance program management plans and/or internal process audits.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity with providing Quality Management for Software Development and IT Service Management Projects.
Must have experience with or strong familiarity with peer reviews and process auditing.
Must have experience collecting and analyzing data and producing actionable metrics.
Must have experience related to recommending, facilitating, tracking, and reporting on continuous process improvement activities.
Must have the ability to multi-task, function seamlessly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and complete tasks without direct supervision.
Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project).
Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Software Development Management, Software/System Risk Management, and/or with Software/IT Contingency and Disaster Recovery Planning and Operations.
Familiarity with CMMI, ISO or other Quality Management Systems.
Experience with 508 compliance.
Experience with Agile principles.
Experience with Software Configuration auditing.
Experience with software peer review processes.
Substantial experience with large software/IT programs.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
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March 27, 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 $139,100.00 - $251,450.00
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.
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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