Quality Engineer

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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.

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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 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 4 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 ASMEY14.5-2009Candidate 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 EngineeringWorking knowledge of CNC Machining & InspectionASQ Certified Quality EngineerSix Sigma Green or Black BeltExperience in developing PFMEA and RCCAIf 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:September 28, 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 $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.