Quality Engineer

Leidos Holding • $59K — $106K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering/Assurance or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of Quality Engineering/Assurance experience required.
  • 4+ years of shipboard Electrical/Electronic Systems Installations and quality control experience.
  • OSHA 10-hour Maritime Shipyard Certification required.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance necessary to start.
  • Must be able to possess a valid US Passport.
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds and navigating ladders.

Responsibilities

  • Perform QA oversight and inspections on electrical and mechanical installations for Navy ships.
  • Assist project managers with quality assurance and control for installation projects.
  • Monitor compliance of installations with military and commercial standards.
  • Act as a liaison to resolve quality and safety issues between shipyard and Navy personnel.
  • Prepare action plans and documentation for installation projects following NAVSEA and contract requirements.
  • Develop and review quality control reports and maintain data in inspection systems.
  • Conduct tests and inspections on various shipboard electrical systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
Full Job Description
Leidos Defense is seeking a Quality Engineer at our San Diego CA. office to join our team in the Quality Assurance Department Program which provides quality assurance, control, inspection and technical installation support for PEO IWS5 NAVSEA SONAR SQQ-89 A(V)15 and NIWC (Naval Information Warfare Center) C4ISR installation programs.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform QA oversight and inspections on electrical, electronic, and mechanical system installation projects for DDG and CG class ships.
  • Assist team leaders and project managers with the installation quality assurance and quality control and prevention efforts. Conduct and support necessary test and inspections for installation projects.
  • Monitor and assure the installation items identified in the contract, SOW, task orders, and installation drawings are in accordance with the applicable military, commercial, OSHA, local standards for a quality product.
  • Be a quality liaison between ship force, shipyard, and NAVSEA customer personnel to prevent, resolve and correct installation quality & safety issues and discrepancies.
  • Develop, prepare and review quality plans of action for each ship or shore installation projects from start to finish IAW with the NAVESA, SOW, contract requirements.
  • Develop, prepare, and review Test and Inspection QA workbooks and documentation for each ship or shore installation projects from start to finish IAW with the NAVESA 009-04 and 9090-310 requirements.
  • Prepare Quality Control Reports for each project site from start to finish. Input and maintain the report data in the applicable inspection system database or documented information reporting format including gathering trend data
  • Knowledge of Method A, B, C, D corrective actions, determine and write effective corrective and preventive actions, and root cause analysis.
  • Perform and support the installation, fabrication and wiring of shipboard system Multi-pin Connectors, Fiber Optics, CAT5, Electrical Cable & Cableways, Multi- Cable Penetrations, Electrical Equipment Power Panels, Transformers and Load Centers/Switch Boards and Bonding/Grounding.
  • Perform I, V and G test and inspections on Multi-pin Connectors, Fiber Optics, CAT5, Electrical Cable & Cableways, Multi- Cable Penetrations, Electrical Equipment Power Panels, Transformers and Load Centers/Switch Boards, Bonding/Grounding, Electrical Safety and Surface Preservation


Basic Qualifications.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in the related Quality Engineering/ Assurance discipline or the equivalent (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree).
  • Requires 2_ years of Quality Engineering/Assurance experience.
  • Minimum 4+ years of combined Shipboard Electrical/Electronic Systems Installations and Quality Control/Inspector experience.
  • OSHA 10-hour 7615 Maritime Shipyard Employment Qualified (certification required)
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required to start.
  • Must have or be able to possess a valid US Passport
  • Proficient with MS Office and strong oral and written communication.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb up and go down ladders.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Shipboard/Submarine Electrical/Electronic Cable and Cableway Inspector Qualified.
  • Shipboard/Submarine Electrical/Electronic Connector Fabricator or Inspector Qualified.
  • Shipboard/ Submarine Fiber optic Cable Handler, Installer, Fabricator, or Inspector Qualified.
  • Experience in Shipboard/Submarine basic wiring and inspections of electrical/electronic equipment and connection boxes.
  • Experience with reading and understanding shipboard or submarine system drawings (i.e. electrical, structural, mechanical).
  • Visual TEMPEST Inspector.
  • Level II NDT visual VT and PT Inspector of structural welds, piping to meet NAVSEA requirements.
  • Familiar with and understand the welding requirements for Level II visual VT and PT observations or inspections of structural welds, piping to meet NAVSEA requirements.
  • SCP Shipyard Competent Person.
  • NAVSEA PAINT Inspector.
  • Experience in interfacing with the government and navy representative and personnel.

Original Posting:
June 25, 2026


Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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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