Quality Assurance Inspector

AECOM; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure quality in aerospace hardware production. This role involves inspecting mechanical and electrical assemblies and conducting tests for NASA's Space Launch System. Candidates require relevant experience in quality assurance or high-performance systems and a high school diploma. Join a dynamic team impacting human spaceflight initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in quality inspections or related fields.
• Proficient with standard inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on space hardware and components.
• Generate test and inspection reports based on findings.
• Support assembly and testing operations in aerospace environment.

Skills

Inspection Proficiency

Technical Report Generation

Detail Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Multimeters

Job description

**Description**

Leidos Mission Assurance is seeking a talented & skilled, early career Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Space Systems team in Decatur, AL. This exciting opportunity will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical and electrical manufacturing and assembly integration and testing of human spaceflight hardware meets all requirements. Primary responsibilities will be with the Universal Stage Adapter (USA) which is a structural element of NASA’s Space Launch System along with other aerospace and defense programs.

Primary Responsibilities

List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.

The Quality Inspector will support the Dynetics Space Systems Division with development of space products and systems with primary responsibility for the assembly, integration, and testing of the Universal Stage Adapter. Responsibilities include performing quality inspections to verify that composite structural panels, mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, and integrated hardware and testing activities meet specified drawing/specification requirements. This position will support 1st shift operations at our assembly facility in Decatur, AL. Examples of hardware are large composite structural panels, cable harnesses, mechanical components, and pyrotechnic separation devices, etc. Other duties may include performing receiving inspection, logging shelf-life material, performing first article inspections, and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment. Applicant must be able to work in fast-paced development and production environments with minimal supervision.

**Basic Qualifications**

+ Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of relevant experience

+ Must be able to work day (1st) shift primarily, but occasional support for overtime, 2nd, or weekend shifts may be required.

+ 2-4 years of relevant experience performing quality inspections or assembly, integration, or testing of high-performance systems (e.g. aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, or submarines).

+ Must be proficient with standard inspection and measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification, black light inspections, etc.

+ Must be able to execute or witness test procedures and generate test/inspection reports.

+ Must be able to read and interpret drawings, assembly schematics, design models, and specifications and prepare hand-written or computer-generated inspection reports.

+ Experience with Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

+ Must be able to work at heights.

+ Position requires candidate to be capable of performing in a collective environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams & sub-tier partners

+ Must be able to pass an eye exam for visual inspection.

+ Candidate must be a resident of, or willing to relocate to, the Decatur, AL area.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ List additional skills and experience that is “nice to have” but not required.

+ Certified Quality Inspector preferred

+ Ability to complete First Article Inspections (FAI) I.A.W. AS9102

+ Knowledge and/or experience working with critical aerospace flight hardware

+ Experience and working knowledge of large composite structural panels

**Original Posting:**

June 11, 2025

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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00160785

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.