While most of the world is off, the most important parts are coming together here.
It’s Friday morning, 6:00 AM. The Colorado facility is quiet, but the floor is already alive. A machined assembly bound for a hypersonic defense system sits waiting. It will one day fly at more than five times the speed of sound, and there’s no second attempt once it leaves the ground. Questions are stacking up: Does the drawing match the process plan? Does the nonconformance have a root cause? Is the first article truly ready?
You’re the one with the answers. You’re the Quality Engineer who makes sure it’s right.
Your greatest work is ahead
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.
The Role
Leidos’ Defense Sector, Colorado Manufacturing Facility, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our weekend shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You’ll ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You’ll also play a key part in supporting documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking, directly impacting the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems.
The environment is fast-paced. Attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential, and on the weekend crew, you’ll be a trusted decision-maker when it counts.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading.
Why it Matters
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. Explore more here.
What you’ll do (primary responsibilities)
Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Perform site quality planning, analyze program Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, develop inspection/test procedures and process plans, coordinate review of nonconformance documentation, and support root cause/corrective action.
Participate in site quality planning.
Analyze QA requirements and support the development of inspection checklists.
Participate in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into process plans and work instructions.
Review and approve new and revised drawings.
Review and approve new and revised process plans.
Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
Document nonconforming materials and coordinate material reviews and dispositions.
Support the collection of Quality Metrics.
Work with internal teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies.
Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering.
Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site and report results and document findings.
Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes.
Lead process improvement initiatives.
What you bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 2+…