What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control position at LEIDOS, INC.?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control candidate to oversee and drive quality assurance initiatives across products, services, and operational processes. The Quality Control candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with internal benchmarks, customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in maintaining a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and implement quality assurance policies, standards, and procedures to support consistent quality across all products and services. Perform audits and inspections to evaluate compliance with established standards, including ISO, CMMI, and other applicable frameworks. Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Monitor processes, outputs, and systems to identify areas for improvement and collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective solutions. Maintain quality assurance documentation, including protocols, process flows, and training materials. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and drive best practices in quality management. Track, analyze, and report on key quality metrics and present findings to senior management. Provide QA training and mentorship to project teams, helping to foster a proactive quality culture. Participate in project and process reviews to ensure quality considerations are integrated throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and contractual requirements. Basic Qualifications TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field. 4–8 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or product testing; or 2–6 years of experience with a Master’s degree. Proven experience developing, implementing, and maintaining QA/QC systems for technical products or systems. Strong understanding of inspection, testing, and evaluation methods used to assess product quality and reliability. Experience conducting integration, system, and performance testing. Familiarity with test planning, test execution, and troubleshooting across product lifecycles. Demonstrated ability to analyze failure trends and post-delivery feedback to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal technical teams and clients. Preferred Qualifications Advanced knowledge of quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, CMMI). Experience with test automation frameworks and tools. Proficiency in data analysis techniques for identifying process or product deviations and performance issues. Familiarity with requirements analysis, software testing, and validation methodologies. Prior experience in leading QA initiatives or managing quality projects. Strong background in technical documentation and process improvement. Ability to influence solution design and testing strategies across cross-functional teams. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ISTQB, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt). 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. Original Posting: June 3, 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00 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 Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits 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 here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity 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.
Salary : $72,150 - $130,425
