Quality Engineer Technician - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Quality Engineer Technician - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Quality Engineer Technician in Vista, CA
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer Technician to join our dynamic quality team. This role offers hands-on involvement with cutting-edge technology, new product introductions, and collaboration on mission-critical programs that drive Leidos' success. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and refuse to accept the status quo, this is your chance to disrupt and innovate.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive QA support, directing QA/QC practices into manufacturing processes.
- Drive standard work, monitor staff performance, and align teams based on skills.
- Conduct 1st shift in-process inspections, operational tests, and verifications.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (with/without customers), final paperwork, and packaging reviews.
- Participate in supplier audits/qualifications and resolve CARs/SCARs.
- Deliver RCA training, update facility Quality documents, and manage calibrated equipment including OOT reviews.
- Oversee preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Basic Qualifications
- BS degree with 2-4 years relevant experience or Master’s with <2 years.
- Expertise in defining standards for product inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Strong knowledge of ESD practices and IPC standards for PCBs.
- Proficiency with measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and plug gauges.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma/problem-solving tools, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Advanced Excel skills and SPC techniques (control charts, process capability).
- Design of Experiments, ANOVA, GR&R studies.
- IPC-610 Certification and prior Security Clearance.
Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace. Pay range: $59,150-$106,925 USD (factors include experience, skills, location). Original posting: January 28, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days. Apply now to shape the future of defense innovation.
Locations
- Vista, California, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Quality Assurance (QA/QC)intermediate
- In-process Inspectionintermediate
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)intermediate
- ESD Practicesintermediate
- IPC Standards for PCBsintermediate
- Measurement Tools (Micrometers, Calipers)intermediate
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)intermediate
- Six Sigma Toolsintermediate
- Excel Proficiencyintermediate
- Calibration Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS degree + 2-4 years relevant experience or Master’s + <2 years (experience)
- Defines standards for inspecting/testing products (experience)
- Understanding of ESD and IPC PCB standards (experience)
- Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) (experience)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Direct QA/QC implementation in manufacturing
- Drive standard work and monitor staff performance
- Perform 1st shift in-process inspections and operational tests
- Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing and final packaging review
- Resolve CARs/SCARs, conduct RCA training, update Quality documents
- Manage calibrated equipment and preventive maintenance
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $59,150-$106,925
- general: Support for cutting-edge technology programs
- general: Collaboration on business-critical missions
- general: Professional growth in Security Enterprise Solutions
- general: Impact on Leidos' future success
- general: Potential for security clearance opportunities
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Quality Engineer Technician - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Quality Engineer Technician - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Quality Engineer Technician in Vista, CA
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer Technician to join our dynamic quality team. This role offers hands-on involvement with cutting-edge technology, new product introductions, and collaboration on mission-critical programs that drive Leidos' success. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and refuse to accept the status quo, this is your chance to disrupt and innovate.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive QA support, directing QA/QC practices into manufacturing processes.
- Drive standard work, monitor staff performance, and align teams based on skills.
- Conduct 1st shift in-process inspections, operational tests, and verifications.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (with/without customers), final paperwork, and packaging reviews.
- Participate in supplier audits/qualifications and resolve CARs/SCARs.
- Deliver RCA training, update facility Quality documents, and manage calibrated equipment including OOT reviews.
- Oversee preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Basic Qualifications
- BS degree with 2-4 years relevant experience or Master’s with <2 years.
- Expertise in defining standards for product inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Strong knowledge of ESD practices and IPC standards for PCBs.
- Proficiency with measurement tools like micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and plug gauges.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma/problem-solving tools, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Advanced Excel skills and SPC techniques (control charts, process capability).
- Design of Experiments, ANOVA, GR&R studies.
- IPC-610 Certification and prior Security Clearance.
Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace. Pay range: $59,150-$106,925 USD (factors include experience, skills, location). Original posting: January 28, 2026. U.S. positions open at least 3 days. Apply now to shape the future of defense innovation.
Locations
- Vista, California, United States
Salary
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
59,150 - 106,925 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Quality Assurance (QA/QC)intermediate
- In-process Inspectionintermediate
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)intermediate
- ESD Practicesintermediate
- IPC Standards for PCBsintermediate
- Measurement Tools (Micrometers, Calipers)intermediate
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)intermediate
- Six Sigma Toolsintermediate
- Excel Proficiencyintermediate
- Calibration Managementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS degree + 2-4 years relevant experience or Master’s + <2 years (experience)
- Defines standards for inspecting/testing products (experience)
- Understanding of ESD and IPC PCB standards (experience)
- Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.) (experience)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Direct QA/QC implementation in manufacturing
- Drive standard work and monitor staff performance
- Perform 1st shift in-process inspections and operational tests
- Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing and final packaging review
- Resolve CARs/SCARs, conduct RCA training, update Quality documents
- Manage calibrated equipment and preventive maintenance
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $59,150-$106,925
- general: Support for cutting-edge technology programs
- general: Collaboration on business-critical missions
- general: Professional growth in Security Enterprise Solutions
- general: Impact on Leidos' future success
- general: Potential for security clearance opportunities
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Quality Engineer Technician - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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