QA Engineering Technician II

Leidos; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) at Leidos in Newport, RI, seeks a QA Engineering Technician II to support Navy towed sonar array work. You will assist the Receiving Department, perform data entry, and inspect materials against government drawings and specs, under the QA Manager.

A DOD secret clearance (Interim Secret to start) is required, with MS Office proficiency expected. This role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, attention to detail, and cross-department communication

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school/vocational diploma or GED or technical diploma.
• 2+ years experience with computer/network based inventory management and job tracking systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance (minimum Interim Secret to start).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Capable of paying attention to detail and communicating effectively with all departments and customers.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Receiving Department assistance.
• Perform data entry using online database systems and maintain records.
• Evaluate/inspect work per Government work instructions, drawings, specifications, ECPs and guidance.
• Perform receipt inspections under the guidance of the Receiving Inspector and general inspections as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Tools

NATSC Depot Application (NDA)

CMPro document control system

Drawing/specification systems

Job description

The Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) is a U.S. Navy facility operated by Leidos. NATSC provides repair, refurbishment, upgrades, and testing for Navy towed sonar arrays that support submarine and surface ship operations. Leidos supports production engineering, logistics, and technical services to keep these systems mission-ready for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers.

QA Engineering Technician II supporting our Navy Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) contract in Newport, RI. The candidate, under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM), will support the efforts of the NATSC mission.

Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance Receiving Department assistance.
• Perform data entry using online database systems. Maintain records within Receiving Department and scan appropriate documents for accurate record keeping.
• Evaluation/Inspection of work performed in accordance with Government generated Work Instructions, drawings, specifications, ECPs and other approved guidance.
• Perform receipt inspections under the guidance of the Receiving Inspector and general inspections as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate or Technical school diploma.
• 2+ years experience using computer/network based inventory management and job tracking systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. Must have a minimum of a DOD Interim secret level clearance to start in this position.
• Familiar with standard computer operation and Microsoft Office products.
• Must have the capability and skill to pay attention to detail along with effectively communicating with all departments and the customer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using the NATSC Depot Application (NDA) and CMPro document control system.
• Active DOD secret clearance or Interim Secret clearance.
• Prior work experience at the NATSC Towed Array depot repair facility.
• Prior experience using computer/network based drawing/specification systems.
• Familiar with Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) processes and procedures related to depot operations.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range - 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.