Quality Inspector Weekend Shift

Description

\n

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 sustainable. 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.

\n

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In this role, you’ll ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You'll also play a key part in supporting documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking—directly impacting the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential.

\n

\n

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

\n

Leidos Defense Sector 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

\n

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

\n

\n

Primary Responsibilities.

• \n
• Inspect machined components and assemblies.
• \n
• Identify and document nonconformance and support root cause analysis investigations.
• \n
• Read, interpret, and understand technical documents (drawings, specifications, test procedures, etc.)
• \n
• Create and compile acceptance data packages for customer approval of build assets.
• \n
• Prepare and maintain AS9102 reports, inspection records, quality documentation, and discrepancy reports.
• \n
• Operate standard inspection and measuring equipment, CMMs, and GOM Scanning Equipment against tight tolerances utilizing GD&T and embedded model dimensioning.
• \n
• Participate in, and provide necessary support of corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection.
• \n
• \n

Basic Qualifications.

• \n
• High School diploma/GED.
• \n
• 3-5 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience required in an Aerospace machine shop.
• \n
• Must have knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret drawings.
• \n
• Must have knowledge and understanding of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment.
• \n
• Must have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• \n
• Must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• \n
• Must have practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.
• \n
• Must be able to work  full-time with minimal supervision and the ability to adjust priorities based on workflow.
• \n
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary.
• \n
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• \n
• Candidate must be a resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs – Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
• \n
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.
• \n
• Must be willing to work weekend shift F/S/S 6AM-6PM
• \n

Preferred Qualifications.

• \n
• Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• \n
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review/creation.
• \n
• Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices.
• \n
• Experience in handling non-conforming materials and writing/processing NCRs.
• \n
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• \n

\n

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.

Pay Range:Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00\n

\n

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.

\n

About Leidos

\n

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.

\n

Pay and Benefits

\n

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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

\n

Securing Your Data

\n

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

\n

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

\n

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.