Quality Inspector Weekend Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• 3-5 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience required in an Aerospace machine shop.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret drawings.
• 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.
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Ability to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs – Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
• US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work weekend shift F/S/S 6AM-6PM.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. 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.

Schedule

Weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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.