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ClearanceJobs • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary: USD 89,700–162,150 per year
Role & seniority: Senior Quality Engineer, Space Systems program lead (Huntsville, AL)
Stack/tools: AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems; FAI (AS9102), PPAP; RCCA (8D, 5-Why); Design/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (DRR/MRR); Configuration Control Boards (CCBs); data-driven QA tooling; standard inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification, black light)
Lead a small team of quality engineers/inspectors and drive QA activities across the WFOV optical/missile warning program
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, regulatory standards; manage non-conformances, RCCA/CAPA, and First Article Inspections
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management; lead continuous improvement and data-driven decision making; support audits, reviews, and customer engagements
Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years (or Master’s with 6–10 years); or high school/GED with 15+ years
Experience with non-conforming materials, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions
Hands-on with FAI (AS9102), PPAP, RCCA; proficient in GD&T and measurement/inspection equipment
Ability to interpret/apply GD&T; ability to lift 25 lbs; eye exam for visual inspection; US citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance; willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL
R-00169354 Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
Leidos Mission Assurance is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer to join our Space Systems team in Huntsville, AL. This exciting opportunity will oversee Quality Engineering efforts on a satellite missile warning program.
The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical, electrical, and optical manufacturing plus assembly integration & testing of spaceflight hardware meets all requirements.
Primary responsibilities will be with the Wide Field of View (WFOV) program which is an optical payload on a missile warning and tracking satellite. Primary Responsibilities: This role will be responsible for leading a small team of quality engineers and inspectors, driving quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
They will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure product integrity and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
Act as the primary quality representative for the program, ensuring alignment with customer expectations. Assign responsibilities, set priorities, and provide guidance on quality-related tasks. Develop and support training programs to enhance team capabilities. Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements across the program. Manage the resolution and documentation of non-conformances. Lead root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) initiatives. Drive First Article Inspections (FAIs) per industry standards. Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews. Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering to resolve quality-related challenges. Drive Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decision Making Utilize metrics and data analysis to identify trends, drive improvements, and reduce defects.
Must be able to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements
Experience working with customer quality representatives, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to pass an eye exam for visual inspection. Candidate must be a resident of, or willing to relocate to, the Huntsville, AL area.
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting: October 27, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 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. 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 www.Leidos.com
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