Quality Engineer Techncian

Leidos Holding$59K — $106K *
Vista, CA 92084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, US citizenship required
  • Experience implementing standards and procedures for product testing
  • Knowledge of ESD practices and IPC standards for PCBs
  • Familiarity with measurement tools like micrometers and calipers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Provide QA support by directing QA/QC practices in manufacturing
  • Perform 1st shift operational test/verification and support Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Oversee the final paperwork and packaging review prior to shipment
  • Manage Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
  • Facilitate training on Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and update Quality documents

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
  • Impact on the company's future success
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Support for new product introductions
Full Job Description
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This is your opportunity to support new product introductions, work hands on with the latest in cutting edge technology, collaborate with teammates on business-critical programs, and impact Leidos’ future success. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • This role will provide overarching QA support including directing implementation of QA/QC practices into the manufacturing process, drive standard work, monitor staff performance; including aligning staff to appropriate areas based on skills/capabilities.

  • This role is essential to perform 1st shift final operational test/verification (system), support Factory Acceptance Testing (with/without customer), final paperwork/packaging review prior to shipment and perform supplier audits/qualification.  

  • This person will manage CARs/SCARs for the facility; RCCA training (as needed); and update Quality documents for the facility.

Basic Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of prior relevant experience.

  • Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and obtain other clearances (e.g.; secret clearance) as needed (US citizenship required).

  • Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products 

  • Understanding of Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) practices and IPC related standards for printed circuit boards (PCBs)

  • Familiarity of wide range of measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, plug gauges, etc.

  • Microsoft office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS Degree

  • Advanced Six Sigma / Problem Solving Tools 

  • Advanced Excel skills 

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques such as control charting and assessing of process capability

  • Design of Experiments / ANOVA / Gauge Reliability and Repeatability (GR&R) Studies

  • Prior Security Clearance

  • Lean Six Sigma certification



Original Posting:
September 17, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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