Quality Engineer Technician — 1st Shift QA for Security Systems

Leidos Inc; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer Technician in Vista, CA to support QA in the manufacturing process. You will drive QA/QC practices, direct staff alignment, and conduct final system tests for shipments.

Your role includes coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing, maintaining quality documentation, and managing corrective action requests. A strong background in measurement tools and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance and other clearances as needed (US citizenship required).
• Defines and specifies standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating precision and reliability of products.
• Understanding of ESD practices and IPC standards for PCBs.
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, plug gauges, etc.
• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching QA support, directing QA/QC practices in manufacturing and aligning staff by skills.
• Perform 1st shift final operational test/verification, support Factory Acceptance Testing, and review final paperwork before shipment.
• Manage CARs/SCARs for the facility; RCCA training as needed; update quality documents.

Skills

QA/QC practices

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma

BS Degree (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Plug gauges

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer Technician in Vista, CA to support QA in the manufacturing process. You will drive QA/QC practices, direct staff alignment, and conduct final system tests for shipments.

Your role includes coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing, maintaining quality documentation, and managing corrective action requests. A strong background in measurement tools and MS Office is expected.