Leidos
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General program information and/or position overview.
Leidos is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support the Sea System Division (SSD) in Sterling, VA, an AS9100 certified facility. SSD is aligned within the Leidos Defense Systems Sector under the Sea Systems business unit. The scope of the business activities at the facility includes development and deployment of advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Maritime Community, other governmental agencies and commercial clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform program quality planning
Analyze program QA requirements, support the development of test procedures and inspection checklists
Participate in design and program reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs and process plans.
Review and approve new and revised drawings
Review and approve new and revised process plans
Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies
Witness required testing per approved test procedures, document findings
Document nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositions
Support the collection of Quality Metrics
Work with program teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies
Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, report results & document findings
Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes
Review and provide input to program plans and other program documents in support of document accuracy and on-time delivery
Support proposal activities to ensure quality requirements and hours are documented and estimated properly for the scope of the work
Coordinate RMA returns and initiate and track supplier corrective action activity
Maintain approved supplier list and support supplier ratings
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 – 5 years of prior relevant experience
Ability to manage many activities simultaneously
Self-starter with attention to detail / observant
Strong communication and analytical skills
Able to interpret written specifications and drawings
Experience in performance of quality audits, root cause analysis and test witnessing
Continuous improvement experience in leading innovative changes
Must be a US citizen
Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project)
Working knowledge of the AS9100D standard
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Lean Six-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
Formal auditor training
Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment
Experience performing ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Audits
Experience with Costpoint system
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting: January 6, 2026
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
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
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.
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Leidos is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support the Sea System Division (SSD) in Sterling, VA, an AS9100 certified facility. SSD is aligned within the Leidos Defense Systems Sector under the Sea Systems business unit. The scope of the business activities at the facility includes development and deployment of advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Maritime Community, other governmental agencies and commercial clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform program quality planning
Analyze program QA requirements, support the development of test procedures and inspection checklists
Participate in design and program reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs and process plans.
Review and approve new and revised drawings
Review and approve new and revised process plans
Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies
Witness required testing per approved test procedures, document findings
Document nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositions
Support the collection of Quality Metrics
Work with program teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies
Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, report results & document findings
Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes
Review and provide input to program plans and other program documents in support of document accuracy and on-time delivery
Support proposal activities to ensure quality requirements and hours are documented and estimated properly for the scope of the work
Coordinate RMA returns and initiate and track supplier corrective action activity
Maintain approved supplier list and support supplier ratings
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 – 5 years of prior relevant experience
Ability to manage many activities simultaneously
Self-starter with attention to detail / observant
Strong communication and analytical skills
Able to interpret written specifications and drawings
Experience in performance of quality audits, root cause analysis and test witnessing
Continuous improvement experience in leading innovative changes
Must be a US citizen
Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project)
Working knowledge of the AS9100D standard
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Lean Six-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
Formal auditor training
Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment
Experience performing ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Audits
Experience with Costpoint system
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting: January 6, 2026
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
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
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.
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