**Description**
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At Leidos, we are seeking a talented **Quality Inspector Test Specialist** to join our team in delivering innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and dedicated people. We empower our teams, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is grounded in our commitment to doing what's right-for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Your greatest work is ahead!**
Leidos **Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing** provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our Defense capabilities include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our teams tackle the world's toughest security challenges in support of missions that simply **cannot fail** .
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**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Inspect components and assembled parts before and after testing.
+ Read and understand technical and test instructions.
+ Interpret drawings and technical data packages.
+ Perform internal AS9100 audits.
+ Write non-conformance reports and initiate root cause investigations.
+ Lead or participate in 5S activities.
+ Instruct technicians on proper installation, assembly, and technical practices.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ High School diploma/GED with **5-8 years** of relevant Quality Inspection experience.
+ Experience in testing and quality inspections.
+ Experience leading operations or teams to complete tasks.
+ Ability to solve complex problems, collaborate effectively with team members, and communicate with multiple levels of management.
+ Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings and test plans.
+ Knowledge of standard test and inspection equipment.
+ Must have **IPC certification** .
+ Experience in an **ISO9001/AS9100** manufacturing environment.
+ Ability to complete handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
+ Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
+ Ability to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
+ Willingness to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections.
+ Ability to lift and carry up to **35 lbs** .
+ Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the **Huntsville / North Alabama** area.
+ Must be a **U.S. Citizen** and able to obtain and maintain a **Secret Clearance** .
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ IPC or J-STD certification.
+ Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
+ Previous auditing experience.
+ Electronic component testing experience.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
**Original Posting:**
December 3, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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 .
**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 .
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**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.
REQNUMBER: R-00171450
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.