Description
General program information and/or position overview.
Leidos is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support the Maritime System Division (MSD) in Long Beach, MS, an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility. MSD is aligned within the Leidos Defense Systems Sector under the Sea Systems business unit. The scope of the business activities at the facility includes development and deployment of advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies and commercial clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies
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Document inspection results in manufacturing execution system
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Document nonconforming materials and coordinate material reviews and dispositions
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Support efforts to coordinate and resolve defects with suppliers
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Support the development of test procedures and inspection checklists
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Witness required testing per approved test procedures, document findings
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Review and provide input to program plans and other program documents in support of document accuracy and on-time delivery
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Support root cause analysis investigations for findings and requirement escapes
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Support the collection of Quality Metrics
Basic Qualifications:
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Must be a US citizen
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High school diploma or equivalent and 3 – 5 years of prior relevant experience
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Ability to interpret written specifications and drawings
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Experience in inspecting precision machined and fabricated parts in accordance with drawing requirements and specified tolerances using micrometers and calipers
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Ability to perform visual inspections requiring excellent visual acuity
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Experience in performing quality hardware configuration verifications
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Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
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Self-starter with attention to detail / observant
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Strong communication and analytical skills
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Experience working with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
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Experience performing electrical resistance/continuity testing using a multimeter
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in inspecting electronics assemblies in accordance with the IPC-A-610 standard
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Working knowledge of IPC-J-STD-001 requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies
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Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment
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Experience inspecting precision machined O-ring sealing surfaces
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Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard
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Continuous improvement experience in leading innovative changes
Experience with Costpoint system
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July 13, 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 $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.
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