Space Systems QA Inspector – 1st Shift

00181 Dynetics Tech Sol, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a 1st shift Quality Assurance Inspector in Huntsville, AL to support the WFOV program. You will inspect optical, mechanical, and electrical hardware and collaborate with engineering/production to ensure drawings and specifications are met.

The role operates in a fast-paced space hardware environment, in a clean room, with Tue–Sat shifts, and requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Relocation to Huntsville is required if needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2–4 years of quality inspection or related experience in high-performance systems.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Familiar with standard inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification, black light inspections).
• Able to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Able to witness test procedures and generate inspection reports.
• Able to read drawings, assembly schematics, design models, and specifications and prepare reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and on Saturdays.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.
• Able to pass eye exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections to verify optical components, mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, and integrated hardware meet requirements.
• Work with engineering and production teams in a collaborative environment.
• Operate in a fast-paced development/production clean room with minimal supervision.
• Document nonconformances and coordinate disposition with engineering.
• May perform receiving inspection, log shelf-life material, and compile End Item Data Packages.

Skills

Quality inspections

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Test procedures

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Multimeters

Magnification tools

Black light inspection tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a 1st shift Quality Assurance Inspector in Huntsville, AL to support the WFOV program. You will inspect optical, mechanical, and electrical hardware and collaborate with engineering/production to ensure drawings and specifications are met.

The role operates in a fast-paced space hardware environment, in a clean room, with Tue–Sat shifts, and requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Relocation to Huntsville is required if needed.