Flight Hardware Quality Engineer (Defense Programs)

Leidos LLC

Iuka (MS)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 133,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos LLC in the United States seeks a Program Quality Engineer to drive the quality control system for electromechanical and flight hardware programs. You will partner with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to translate requirements into executable quality plans and lead root-cause analysis for nonconformances.

The role emphasizes hands-on quality engineering across manufacturing operations, including FAI, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with four or more years of relevant experience.
Master's degree with two years of related experience acceptable.
AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience in aviation/defense programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the quality engineering point of contact for assigned programs and support problem resolution.
Develop and maintain program quality plans and inspection plans.
Distribute quality requirements flowdown from contracts to manufacturing and suppliers.
Perform FAI/AS9102 inspections and supplier approvals.
Develop quality metrics and control charts to monitor system effectiveness.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts (8D, 5-Why, fishbone).
Interact with customers to identify quality improvements and close feedback loops.
Support internal and external quality audits, including AS9100 surveillance.