Quality Engineer Technician

Our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) quality team at Leidos has an opening for a Quality Engineer Technician in Vista, CA. The SES team delivers integrated solutions for aviation, ports, borders, and critical infrastructure worldwide, providing automated threat detection for weapons, narcotics, explosives, contraband, undeclared goods, and nuclear/radioactive materials using advanced screening technologies, AI/ML, and biometric tools. With over 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries, this role supports new product introductions and collaborates on business-critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching QA support, including directing implementation of QA/QC practices into the manufacturing process.
• Drive standard work and monitor staff performance, aligning staff to appropriate areas based on skills/capabilities.
• Perform 1st shift final operational test/verification (system) and support Factory Acceptance Testing (with/without customer).
• Conduct final paperwork/packaging review prior to shipment and perform supplier audits/qualification.
• Manage Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) for the facility.
• Provide Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) training as needed and update Quality documents for the facility.
• Define and specify implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product precision, accuracy, and reliability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and other clearances as needed (U.S. citizenship required).
• Understanding of Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) practices and IPC-related standards for printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and plug gauges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Advanced Six Sigma or problem-solving tools.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques, including control charting and process capability assessment.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), ANOVA, and Gauge Reliability and Repeatability (GR&R) studies.
• Prior security clearance.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

Pay

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00. The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.