Quality Assurance; QA Lead

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to oversee and drive quality assurance initiatives across products, services, and operations processes. The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory and industry standards.

The role involves developing, implementing, and managing robust technical quality assurance and control systems. The QA Lead ensures product and system reliability, precision, and performance throughout the lifecycle and is responsible for defining and applying quality standards, conducting thorough inspections and evaluations, and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. The lead drives solutions to complex quality and system integration challenges, tests processes, and develops innovative methods to improve product and process quality.

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of experience.
• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, standard operating procedures, and tools to ensure high product and system integrity.
• Monitor and evaluate products, processes, and systems for compliance with quality and performance specifications.
• Lead cross-functional testing efforts, including system integration, performance, and automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in system integration testing and performance evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead complex quality projects and coordinate across multiple teams or functions.
• Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), test automation tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external partners.

• Industry certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISO, Six Sigma).
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, CMMI, or FDA guidelines.

$92,300.00 - $

Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement. More details are available at

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.