What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Leidos?
Description
Leidos’ Mid-Atlantic Depot (MAD) located in Chesapeake; VA has an opening for a mid-entry level Quality Inspector supporting the Quality organization. The selected candidate is required to be onsite at the MAD facility and will support the FAA En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program and other programs as necessary, in conducting quality oversights related to inspections, processing, drawing reviews and configuration controls, manufacturing and testing. The candidate will perform inspections, configuration control tasks, oversee testing activities and communicate/coordinate with internal and external customers. The candidate’s comprehension of the Depot’s quality standards is essential to ensure delivery of quality products that meet our customer's high standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform inspections of sub-assemblies and rack builds to prints
Inspection of detailed machine components to drawing specifications
Support quality oversight of Production Acceptance Testing (PAT)
Confirming documentation is complete and accurate
Ensure products meet requirements and customer’s expectations.
Perform Configuration Management verifications
Verification of kitted materials being shipped
Ensure Quality Management System and procedures are followed
Supports facility’s audit program
Communicate with Leidos support teams and external customers (FAA), as necessary
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 1 – 3 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with manufacturing cables, sub-assemblies and rack builds
Understanding of detailed mechanical drawings
Knowledge of configuration management and document control
Understanding of calibration and calibration systems protocols
Ability to review test results and support documentation for conformance
Capability to follow quality processes and procedures
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external customers
Good oral, written and documentation skills.
Ability to be able to lift up equipment weighting up to 50 lbs.
ATMC
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 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
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
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.
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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
Leidos’ Mid-Atlantic Depot (MAD) located in Chesapeake; VA has an opening for a mid-entry level Quality Inspector supporting the Quality organization. The selected candidate is required to be onsite at the MAD facility and will support the FAA En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program and other programs as necessary, in conducting quality oversights related to inspections, processing, drawing reviews and configuration controls, manufacturing and testing. The candidate will perform inspections, configuration control tasks, oversee testing activities and communicate/coordinate with internal and external customers. The candidate’s comprehension of the Depot’s quality standards is essential to ensure delivery of quality products that meet our customer's high standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform inspections of sub-assemblies and rack builds to prints
Inspection of detailed machine components to drawing specifications
Support quality oversight of Production Acceptance Testing (PAT)
Confirming documentation is complete and accurate
Ensure products meet requirements and customer’s expectations.
Perform Configuration Management verifications
Verification of kitted materials being shipped
Ensure Quality Management System and procedures are followed
Supports facility’s audit program
Communicate with Leidos support teams and external customers (FAA), as necessary
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 1 – 3 years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with manufacturing cables, sub-assemblies and rack builds
Understanding of detailed mechanical drawings
Knowledge of configuration management and document control
Understanding of calibration and calibration systems protocols
Ability to review test results and support documentation for conformance
Capability to follow quality processes and procedures
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external customers
Good oral, written and documentation skills.
Ability to be able to lift up equipment weighting up to 50 lbs.
ATMC
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 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
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
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.
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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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 : $40,300 - $72,850