Quality Assurance Inspector
About The Position
Leidos Defense Systems Mission Assurance is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for its Space Systems team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role primarily supports the Wide Field of View (WFOV) program, an optical payload on a missile warning and tracking satellite. The inspector verifies that mechanical and electrical spaceflight hardware meets applicable requirements and works with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced development and production clean room environment with minimal supervision. The position supports first-shift operations Tuesday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work includes inspecting optical components, mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, integrated hardware, and testing activities against drawing and specification requirements. Other duties may include receiving inspection, shelf-life material logging, First Article Inspections, End Item Data Package compilation, and part measurement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of relevant experience performing quality inspections or assembly, integration, or testing of high-performance systems such as aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, or submarines.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- Knowledge of standard inspection and measurement equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, multimeters, magnification, and black light inspection tools.
- Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, assembly schematics, design models, and specifications, and prepare handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and sub-tier partners.
- Ability to pass an eye exam for visual inspection.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
- Must consistently work Saturdays on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, 8 hours per day; occasional overtime may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Existing Secret security clearance.
- Knowledge of or experience with spaceflight hardware, such as optics, satellite hardware, electronics, or cleanrooms.
- Certified Quality Inspector.
- Experience performing First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.
- Knowledge of or experience working within an AS9100 company.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections to verify optical components, mechanical assemblies, electrical cables, integrated hardware, and testing activities meet drawing and specification requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and production team members.
- Work in a development and production clean room environment with minimal supervision.
- Ensure nonconformances are documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering.
- Perform receiving inspections.
- Log shelf-life material.
- Perform First Article Inspections.
- Compile End Item Data Packages.
- Measure parts using standard measuring equipment.
- Witness test procedures and generate test and inspection reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
