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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 sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to doing the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Mission Assurance organization is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Inspector to join our Space Systems team in Huntsville, AL. This role will primarily support the Wide Field of View (WFOV) program—an optical payload on a missile warning and tracking satellite. You will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical and electrical spaceflight hardware meets all requirements.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

About Leidos Defense Systems

The Leidos Defense Systems Sector delivers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our work includes enterprise and mission IT, intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence operations support. We solve the world’s toughest security challenges in support of “can’t fail” missions.

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Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance

• Experience with spaceflight hardware (optics, satellite systems, electronics, cleanrooms)

• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102

• Experience working within an AS9100-certified environment

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Original Posting:

December 18, 2025

Pay Range:

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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, genetic information, 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.