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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Quality Engineer

Leidos Defense San Diego, CA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$59,150 - $106,925 per year

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Description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Quality Engineer at our San Diego, CA office to join our team in the Quality Assurance Department Program. The program provides quality assurance, control, inspection, and technical installation support for PEO IWS5 NAVSEA SONAR SQQ-89 A(V)15 and NIWC (Naval Information Warfare Center) C4ISR installation programs.

The role involves performing QA oversight and inspections on electrical, electronic, and mechanical system installation projects for DDG and CG class ships. You will assist team leaders and project managers with installation quality assurance and quality control, conduct tests and inspections, and monitor installation items to ensure they meet applicable military, commercial, OSHA, and local standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing QA oversight and inspections on electrical, electronic, and mechanical system installation projects
  • Assisting team leaders and project managers with installation quality assurance and quality control
  • Conducting tests and inspections for installation projects
  • Monitoring installation items to ensure compliance with applicable standards
  • Developing, preparing, and reviewing quality plans of action and Test and Inspection QA workbooks
  • Preparing Quality Control Reports and inputting data into inspection system databases
  • Knowledge of corrective actions, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
  • Performing installation, fabrication, and wiring of shipboard systems
  • Conducting I, V, and G tests and inspections on various electrical and electronic systems

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related Quality Engineering/Assurance discipline or equivalent, 2 years of Quality Engineering/Assurance experience, and 4+ years of combined Shipboard Electrical/Electronic Systems Installations and Quality Control/Inspector experience. They must also have an active DoD Secret Clearance, be proficient with MS Office, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience with shipboard/submarine electrical/electronic cable and cableway inspection, fiber optic cable handling, and visual TEMPEST inspection.

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Skills

Required

  • Quality Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Test and Inspection
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective Actions
  • MS Office
  • Communication Skills

Nice to have

  • Shipboard/Submarine Electrical/Electronic Cable and Cableway Inspector
  • Fiber Optic Cable Handler
  • Visual TEMPEST Inspector
  • Level II NDT visual VT and PT Inspector
  • SCP Shipyard Competent Person
  • NAVSEA PAINT Inspector

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/San-Diego-CA/Quality-Engineer_R-00196357

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