Lead Electrical and Test Quality Engineer

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a qualified engineer to maintain test environments, inspect components per drawings, and analyze environmental test data for non-conformances. You will review and approve assembly instructions, initiate investigations, and coordinate with supplier quality teams in a fast-paced defense program.

The role requires a BS (or MS) with relevant experience, IPC 610/620 or J standards, ability to travel to customer sites, and US citizenship with Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 4–8 years of experience or MS with 2 years experience; alternative: HS diploma with 10 years experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work with inspection reports.
• Experience in ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environments and IPC 610/620 or J standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test environment processes and inspect components per drawings.
• Develop solutions to complex issues affecting multiple areas.
• Communicate with internal and client teams; approve procurement and assembly instructions.
• Perform environmental testing of electrical boards and components for non-conformances.
• Complete FAI reviews and report supplier changes to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Reading drawings

Electrical test

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree

Master's degree

High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years experience

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gage blocks

Radius gauges

Calipers

Job description

Description

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!

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.