Quality Inspector Weekend Shift

Leidos LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems – Colorado Manufacturing Facility in Colorado Springs is seeking a Quality Inspector for weekend shift (Fri-Sun, 6 AM–6 PM) to ensure machined components meet drawings, specs, and procedures. You will support documentation, non-conformance tracking, and root cause analysis, using CMMs, GOM, and GD&T, with attention to detail and teamwork.

Candidates need 3–5 years aerospace QA experience, ISO9001/AS9100, ability to read drawings, and US citizenship with ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3–5 years in quality inspection in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Experience in ISO9001/AS9100 environments and in documenting inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components and assemblies.
• Identify and document nonconformance and support root cause analysis investigations.
• Read, interpret, and understand technical documents (drawings, specifications, test procedures).
• Create and compile acceptance data packages for customer approval of build assets.
• Prepare and maintain AS9102 inspection reports, records, and discrepancy reports.
• Operate standard inspection equipment, CMMs, and GOM Scanning Equipment with tight GD&T tolerances.
• Support corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Lift 35 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gage blocks

Radius gauges

Calipers

CMMs

GOM Scanning Equipment

Microsoft Office

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 Systems – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components and assemblies.
• Identify and document nonconformance and support root cause analysis investigations.
• Read, interpret, and understand technical documents (drawings, specifications, test procedures, etc.)
• Create and compile acceptance data packages for customer approval of build assets.
• Prepare and maintain AS9102 reports, inspection records, quality documentation, and discrepancy reports.
• Operate standard inspection and measuring equipment, CMMs, and GOM Scanning Equipment against tight tolerances utilizing GD&T and embedded model dimensioning.
• Participate in, and provide necessary support of corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 3-5 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience required in an Aerospace machine shop.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret drawings.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Must have practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and the ability to adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary.
• 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 willing to work weekend shift F/S/S 6AM-6PM

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in handling non-conforming materials and writing/processing NCRs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

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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.

Pay Range: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00.

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 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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

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

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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, 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.