Quality Inspector

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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 sustainably. 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.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team. This position will be responsible for verifying that electro-mechanical parts and assembled hardware meet specified drawing/specification and work procedures as well as assisting in documenting work. Examples of hardware are cable assemblies, structural hardware, integrated assemblies and providing test support etc. Other duties may include receiving/inspection, calibration of standard inspection equipment, and setting up and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment and tracking and maintaining non-conformance on the floor. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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

Primary Responsibilities

Inspection of piece parts, components and assemblies

Must be able to read prints, test plans and understand assembly instructions

Perform material verification and inspections and complete inspection reports

Completion of inspection reports

Write non-conformance and start investigation into root cause

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must possess a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of (2) years of experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.

Candidate must have demonstrated experience with standard measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, etc.

Candidate must be able to execute inspections or witness acceptance testing and generate test reports.

Candidate must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and prepare inspection reports.

Generate quality documentation including inspection reports, bubble prints, C of C’s and NCR’s

Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in inspection of complex aerospace hardware, non-conforming material, Material Review Board (MRB), review/creation of Acceptance Data Packs / AS9102 First Article Inspection

Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems, AS5553 counterfeit prevention, and AS9102 first article inspection

Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

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:July 23, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.