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Leidos · 1 week ago

Quality Assurance Inspector

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$51K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

Leidos is a leading technology company delivering innovative solutions and dedicated to customer success. They are seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Inspector to support the Wide Field of View program, ensuring that mechanical and electrical spaceflight hardware meets all requirements through rigorous quality inspections and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support 2nd shift operations (approximately 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) at our Huntsville, AL assembly facility. Occasional 1st shift or weekend support may be required during critical manufacturing periods or training

Perform quality inspections to verify that optical components, mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, and integrated hardware meet drawing and specification requirements

Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams in an interactive, team-oriented environment

Work in a fast-paced development and production cleanroom environment with minimal supervision

Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering

Perform additional duties as needed, including receiving inspection, shelf-life material tracking, First Article Inspections (FAI), End Item Data Package compilation, and part measurement using standard inspection equipment

Qualification

Quality inspection experienceGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingStandard inspection toolsFirst Article InspectionsSpaceflight hardware experienceCertified Quality InspectorMicrosoft Office proficiencyCollaborative team environmentVisual inspection ability

Required

High School Diploma or GED with 3–5 years of relevant experience in quality inspection or assembly, integration, or testing of high-performance systems (e.g., aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, submarines)

Ability to work 2nd shift as the primary schedule; initial training may occur on 1st shift

U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Proficiency with standard inspection and measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification tools, black light inspections)

Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements

Experience witnessing test procedures and generating inspection/test reports

Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, models, and specifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment

Ability to pass a visual inspection eye exam

Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Huntsville, AL area