Quality Engineer 2nd Shift

Leidos LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer for 2nd shift in Colorado Springs to ensure machined components meet strict quality standards. You'll support documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking to impact mission-critical defense systems.

The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and adherence to AS9100 and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and leading process improvements.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of experience or Master’s with 2 years; additional experience may substitute.
• Experience with non-conforming material, failure analysis, root cause, and corrective actions.
• Experience writing QMS documentation and procedures for AS9100.
• Ability to read/read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Develop inspection/test procedures and process plans; review nonconformance documentation and support corrective actions.
• Review and approve new/ revised drawings and process plans.
• Perform quality inspections of components and assemblies; document nonconforming materials.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Blueprints reading

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job 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! Leidos’ Defense Sector – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Engineer 2nd Shift to join our team. In this role, you’ll ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You'll also play a key part in supporting documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking—directly impacting the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Sector 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. Are you ready to make an impact?

Primary Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Perform site quality planning, analyze program Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, develop inspection/test procedures and process plans, coordinate review of nonconformance documentation, and support root cause/corrective action.
• Participate in site quality planning
• Analyze QA requirements, support the development of inspection checklists
• Participate in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into process plans and work instructions
• Review and approve new and revised drawings
• Review and approve new and revised process plans
• Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies
• Document nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositions
• Support the collection of Quality Metrics
• Work with internal teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies
• Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering
• Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, report results & document findings
• Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes
• Lead process improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain at least a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience or a master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience writing work instructions, procedures, and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation associated with AS9100.
• Candidate must be able to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data and develop and document appropriate quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment.
• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, and contract quality requirements, and other documents, including review and approval of AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Candidate must be a resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs – Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift 2:30P-12:30A

Preferred Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Experience in review of Contracts, Statements of Work, Performance Specifications, etc.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment
• Experience with Windchill PLM, Solumina MES, and Costpoint systems
• Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review/creation.
• Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices.

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.

Original Posting: August 14, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.

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.

Pay and Benefits

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• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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