Join Leidos as a Quality Control Technician in Sterling, VA

Leidos is seeking a skilled Quality Control Technician to join our Sea System Division (SSD) in Sterling, VA—an AS9100 certified facility within the Defense Systems Sector. SSD develops and deploys advanced technology solutions for maritime missions critical to national defense, serving the Department of Defense, maritime community, government agencies, and commercial clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute program quality planning and analyze QA requirements to develop test procedures and inspection checklists.
• Participate in design and program reviews to embed quality attributes into products and processes.
• Review and approve drawings, process plans, and program documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform hands-on inspections of components, subassemblies, and final assemblies; witness testing and document results.
• Manage nonconforming materials through reviews, dispositions, and trend analysis for corrective actions.
• Support quality metrics collection, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate supplier activities, including RMA returns, corrective actions, and maintaining approved supplier lists.
• Contribute to proposals by estimating quality requirements and hours accurately.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship; self-starter with strong multitasking, attention to detail, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings; experience in audits, root cause analysis, test witnessing, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project) and working knowledge of AS9100D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six-Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
• Formal auditor training and experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 audits.
• Hardware manufacturing background and familiarity with Costpoint system.

Pay Range: $50,700 - $91,650 USD annually. At Leidos, we build better solutions with restless innovators. If you're proactive and ready to drive quality in defense tech, apply now.