Quality Engineer – Naval Shipboard QA

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense in San Diego, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our QA team. You will provide QA, QC, inspection, and installation support for PMW 550 NAVSEA SONAR SQQ-89 A(V)15 and NIWC C4ISR installation programs on naval vessels.

Responsibilities include conducting tests and inspections, developing QA plans and workbooks, and coordinating with shipboard teams to ensure NAVSEA compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Quality Engineering/QA discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance experience and/or qualification.
• 4+ years of combined shipboard electrical/electronic systems installation and Quality Control/Inspector experience.
• 2+ years of ISO 9001 internal auditor and/or lead auditor experience.
• OSHA 10-hour Maritime Shipyard Employment qualification/certification.
• Active DoD Secret clearance to start.
• Must have or obtain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance oversight and inspections for electrical, electronic, and mechanical system installation projects aboard DDG- and CG-class ships.
• Assist team leaders and project managers with installation quality assurance, quality control, and prevention efforts.
• Conduct and support required tests and inspections for installation projects.
• Conduct and support shipboard installation Quality, Safety, Environmental and Production training activities.
• Monitor installation activities to ensure contract/SOW requirements comply with applicable standards.
• Serve as a quality liaison among ship’s force, shipyard personnel, and NAVSEA customer personnel to help prevent, resolve, and correct installation quality and safety issues.
• Develop, prepare, and review quality plans of action for ship and shore installation projects in accordance with NAVSEA/SOW/contract requirements.
• Develop, prepare, and review Test and Inspection QA workbooks and supporting documentation for ship and shore installation projects in accordance with NAVSEA 009-04 and 9090-310 requirements.
• Prepare Quality Control Reports for each project site from start to finish.
• Enter and maintain report data in the applicable inspection system database or documented reporting format, including gathering trend data.
• Apply knowledge of corrective actions and root cause analyses.
• Perform and support installation, fabrication, and wiring of shipboard systems.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Test & validation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Shipboard systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering/QA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leidos Defense in San Diego, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our QA team. You will provide QA, QC, inspection, and installation support for PMW 550 NAVSEA SONAR SQQ-89 A(V)15 and NIWC C4ISR installation programs on naval vessels.

Responsibilities include conducting tests and inspections, developing QA plans and workbooks, and coordinating with shipboard teams to ensure NAVSEA compliance and safety standards.