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About this Lead Program Quality Engineer role at Leidos

Leidos · Onsite · Huntsville, AL

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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. To explore and learn more, click here!


 

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)


  • Responsible for maintaining enforcing processes across the CHGB portfolio
  • Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
  • Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members. May communicate with customers external to the organization.
  • FAI process implementation and verification.
  • Review and approve assembly instructions.
  • Approve Procurement requisitions.
  • Verify data requirements for the PM team.
  • Read and understand Drawings and Technical data packages.
  • Write Non-conformances and complete RCCA activities. To includes review of those completed by other Quality Engineers.
  • Interfaces with Government and PM customer to ensure product compliance on delivery.
  • Complete CDRL data requirements.
  • Other Duties as assigned by the Quality Program Manager.

 

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)


  • BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with other levels of management.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.
  • Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100/AS6500 manufacturing environment.
  • Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
  • Candidates must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
  • Must be willing to travel to customer sites to execute program requirements
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area at their own expense.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

 

  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Government contract and SOW interpretation.
  • CDRL Deliveries experience
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Previous auditing experience.
  • FAI completion experience
  • Metrics Tracking experience

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Original Posting:

October 7, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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About Leidos

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 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. More details are

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