Quality Inspector Specialist

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead! If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense 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 team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

• Inspect components and assembled parts.
• Must be able to read and understand assembly instructions.
• Read and understand drawings and technical data packages.
• Perform internal AS9100 audits.
• Write non‑conformance reports and initiate investigation to root cause.
• Lead or participate in 5S activities.
• Instruct technicians on proper installation, assembly, and techniques.

• Candidate must possess a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 3‑5 years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Must have experience in receiving inspections.
• Must have experience in leading operations or teams in completing tasks.
• Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team members, and communicate with other levels of management.
• Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.
• Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers, etc.
• Must have IPC certification.
• Experience in an ISO
  9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer‑generated inspection reports.
• Candidates must have computer skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Applicants must be able to work full‑time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville‑North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Secret clearance.

• IPC or JSTD certification.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Previous auditing experience.
• Cost Point experience.

Huntsville manufacturing. 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.

February 23, 2026
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 $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.

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…