Lead Electrical and Test Quality Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing seeks a qualified Inspection/Quality engineer in Huntsville, AL to maintain the test environment and ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100. You will read drawings, inspect components, review assembly instructions, and collaborate across teams and with suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a BS with 4–8 years of relevant experience (or a Masters with 2 years), is capable of lifting up to 35 lbs, can travel to customer sites, and holds IPC 610/620 or J standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 2 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with electrical test environment and equipment (Hypersonic program).
• Knowledge of micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, radius gauges, calipers.
• Experience in ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• IPC 610/620 or J Standard certification.
• Able to populate inspection reports (handwritten or computer-generated).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Residence in North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville/North Alabama.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintain processes in the test environment.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues affecting multiple areas.
• Communicate with internal team members and client teams.
• Inspect components and read drawings.
• Review and approve assembly instructions.
• Approve procurement requisitions.
• Read drawings and technical data packages.
• Write non-conformances and investigate root cause.
• Perform environmental testing and analysis of electrical boards and components for non-conformances.
• Complete FAI review from Supplier.
• Report supplier changes to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS degree

Masters degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

• Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining processes in the test environment.

• Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.

• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with parties external to the organization

• Inspect components and assembled parts IAW drawings.

• Review and approve assembly instructions.

• Approve Procurement requisitions.

• Read and understand Drawings and Technical data packages.

• Write Non-conformance’s and start investigation to root cause.

• Perform environmental testing and analysis of electrical boards and components for non-conformances.

• Complete FAI review from Supplier.

• Report Supplier “notice of changes” to Management.

• Basic Qualifications

• The Candidate must have BS degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience. (In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED or equivalent education with 10 years of relevant experience will be considered.)

• Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with other levels of management.

• Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.

• Must have experience with electrical test environment and test equipment in the Hypersonic program.

• Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.

• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.

• Must have IPC 610/620 or J standard certification.

• Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.

• Candidates must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.

• Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality source inspections.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Secret Clearance.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Government contract and SOW interpretation.

• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.

• Previous auditing experience.

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Original Posting:

September 1, 2026

For 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The 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.