Aerospace Quality Engineer – 2nd Shift

Leidos LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer for 2nd shift in Colorado Springs to ensure machined components meet strict quality standards. You'll support documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking to impact mission-critical defense systems.

The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and adherence to AS9100 and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and leading process improvements.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience or Master’s with 2 years; additional experience may substitute.
• Experience with non-conforming material, failure analysis, root cause, and corrective actions.
• Experience writing QMS documentation and procedures for AS9100.
• Ability to read/read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Develop inspection/test procedures and process plans; review nonconformance documentation and support corrective actions.
• Review and approve new/ revised drawings and process plans.
• Perform quality inspections of components and assemblies; document nonconforming materials.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Blueprints reading

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer for 2nd shift in Colorado Springs to ensure machined components meet strict quality standards. You'll support documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking to impact mission-critical defense systems.

The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and adherence to AS9100 and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and leading process improvements.