Quality Assurance Inspector-2nd shift
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 39650 - 71675
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos Defense Systems Mission Assurance is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Space Systems team in Huntsville AL. Primary responsibilities will be with the Wide Field of View (WFOV) program which is an optical payload on a missile warning and tracking satellite. You will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical and electrical spaceflight hardware meets all requirements.
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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
- Support 2nd shift operations (approximately 3 pm 11:30 pm) at our assembly facility in Huntsville AL. First shift or weekend support may be required during critical manufacturing periods or training.
- Perform quality inspections to verify that optical components mechanical assemblies electrical cables and integrated hardware and testing activities meet specified drawing/specification requirements.
- Work with engineering and production team members in an interactive and collaborative environment.
- Work in fast-paced development and production clean room environment with minimal supervision.
- Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering.
- Other duties may include performing receiving inspection logging shelf-life material performing First Article Inspections compiling End Item Data Packages and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment.
Basic Qualifications
- Candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years of prior relevant work experience performing quality inspections or assembly integration or testing of high-performance systems (e.g. aircraft launch vehicles spacecraft or submarines).
- Must be able to work night (2nd) shift primarily but occasional support for overtime or weekend shifts may be required. Initial training will likely be 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- Must be knowledgeable of standard inspection and measurement equipment i.e. micrometers calipers multimeters magnification black light inspections etc.
- Must be able to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements.
- Must be able to witness test procedures and generate test/inspection reports.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings assembly schematics design models and specifications and prepare hand-written or computer-generated inspection reports.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Position requires candidate to be capable of performing in a collective environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams & sub-tier partners.
- Must be able to pass an eye exam for visual inspection.
- Candidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL area.
- Please nte that this is a 2nd shift position
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing Secret security clearance
- Knowledge and/or experience working with spaceflight hardware (e.g. optics satellite hardware electronics cleanrooms)
- Certified Quality Inspector
- Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) I.A.W. AS9102
- Knowledge and/or experience working within an AS9100 company
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 4 2025For 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 $39650.00 - $71675.00The 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.
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Dimensional Inspection
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
- QA/QC
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
