Quality Engineer

Leidos

$73K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience in ISO9001/AS9100 or equivalent DOD/Aerospace/Automotive quality control.
  • Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009.
  • Experience with non-conforming materials and root cause analysis.
  • Skilled in writing work instructions and QMS documentation associated with AS9100.
  • Ability to interpret contract quality clauses and develop quality verification procedures.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
  • Must communicate effectively in team environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support mechanical and electrical manufacturing assembly and testing for aerospace and defense.
  • Perform program quality planning and analyze QA requirements.
  • Develop inspection/test procedures and process plans.
  • Finalize source inspection checklist and coordinate nonconformance documentation.
  • Collect and report quality metrics, including AS9102 FAI documentation.
  • Support project managers through various engineering reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
  • Conduct supplier surveillance audits.

Benefits

  • Engage in a collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Work in a region renowned for affordability and a vibrant community atmosphere.
  • Join a company committed to tackling critical defense challenges globally.
Full Job Description
Join a dynamic team in Huntsville, Alabama, proudly known as the 'Rocket City' for its pivotal role in American space and defense programs. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work, Huntsville offers an unparalleled blend of professional opportunity, affordability, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a Leidos is seeking talented Quality Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, Prototyping, scientific and IT solutions.

The Quality Engineer will support mechanical and electrical manufacturing and assembly integration and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing. Candidate will perform program quality planning, analyze program QA requirements, develop inspection/test procedures and process plans, finalize source inspection checklist, coordinate review nonconformance documentation and support root cause/corrective action. Other key duties include reviewing AS9102 FAI documentation, working with DCMA and other government quality assurance agencies. Collection and reporting of Quality Metrics, reviewing and approving new drawings, supporting project managers during design, manufacturing readiness reviews, PDR, CDR, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and conducting supplier surveillance audits

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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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Basic Qualifications

  • Candidate must possess a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of (5) years of experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
  • Candidates must be proficient in GD&T per ASMEY14.5-2009
  • Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root cause and implementing corrective action.
  • Must have experience writing work instructions, procedures, and implementing QMS documentation associated with AS9100.
  • Candidate must be able to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data and develop and document appropriate quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
  • Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) is preferred.
  • Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
  • The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Candidates must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the area.


Preferred Qualifications.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
  • Working knowledge of CNC Machining & Inspection
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
  • Experience in developing PFMEA and RCCA


If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
June 3, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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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