Hypersonics Quality Engineer — Weekend Shift (Aerospace)

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Colorado Manufacturing Facility on a Friday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM weekend shift. You will ensure machined components meet drawings and specifications, support nonconformance tracking, and contribute to documentation and corrective actions that impact mission-critical hypersonic defense systems.

The role demands attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to make trusted decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with non-conforming material, failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Experience writing QMS documentation related to AS9100.
• Ability to interpret contract quality clauses and develop verification procedures, including AS9102.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Develop inspection/test procedures and process plans; review nonconformance documentation; support root cause/corrective action.
• Participate in site quality planning and develop QA checklists.
• Review and approve new/revised drawings and process plans.
• Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
• Document nonconforming materials and coordinate MRB dispositions.
• Support collection of Quality Metrics; drive corrective actions with programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience

Master's degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer for the Colorado Manufacturing Facility on a Friday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM weekend shift. You will ensure machined components meet drawings and specifications, support nonconformance tracking, and contribute to documentation and corrective actions that impact mission-critical hypersonic defense systems.

The role demands attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to make trusted decisions in a fast-paced environment.