Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a QA Lead to develop and implement quality standards, ensuring compliance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements across projects. The role anchors the quality culture and drives continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The position requires TS/SCI with poly, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science (or related field) with 8–12 years of experience, or a master’s with 6–10 years.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.
• Experience in system integration testing and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, SOPs, and tools to ensure high product and system integrity.
• Monitor and evaluate products, processes, and systems for compliance with quality and performance specifications.
• Lead cross-functional testing efforts, including system integration, performance, and automated testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree in related technical field

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Test automation tools

Data analysis techniques

Job description

About Leidos

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Company Culture

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. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.

QA Lead Responsibilities

• The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in maintaining a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of robust technical quality assurance and control systems. This role is responsible for ensuring product and system reliability, precision, and performance throughout the entire lifecycle.
• The role involves driving solutions to complex quality and system integration challenges, testing processes, and developing innovative methods to improve product and process quality.
• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure high product and system integrity.
• Monitor and evaluate products, processes, and systems for compliance with quality and performance specifications.
• Lead cross-functional testing efforts, including system integration, performance, and automated testing.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience.
• Experience in system integration testing and performance evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead complex quality projects and coordinate across multiple teams or functions.
• Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), test automation tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO, Six Sigma).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, CMMI, or FDA guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.