Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Join a team committed to a mission!
At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of
our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’
success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and
operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to
do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our
community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do
business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Leidos
National Security Sector, Navy & Air Force Sustainment Division is
seeking a Quality Engineer at our San Diego CA. office to join our
team in the Quality Assurance Department Program which 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. Our team
is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers
with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a
flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Responsibilities – Work you’ll do: Perform QA oversight and
inspections on electrical, electronic, and mechanical system
installation projects for DDG and CG class ships. Assist team lead
and project manager with the installation quality assurance and
quality control and prevention efforts. Conduct and support
necessary test and inspections for installation projects. Monitor
and assure the installation items identified in the contract, SOW,
task orders, and installation drawings are in accordance with the
applicable military, commercial, OSHA, local standards for a
quality product. Be a quality liaison between ship force, shipyard,
and NAVSEA customer personnel to prevent, resolve and correct
installation quality & safety issues and discrepancies. Develop,
prepare and review quality plans of action for each ship or shore
installation projects from start to finish IAW with the NAVESA,
SOW, contract requirements. Develop, prepare, and review Test and
Inspection QA workbooks and documentation for each ship or shore
installation projects from start to finish IAW with the NAVESA
009-04 and 9090-310 requirements. Prepare Quality Control Reports
for each project site from start to finish. Input and maintain the
report data in the applicable inspection system data base or
documented information reporting format including gathering trend
data Knowledge of Method A, B, C, D corrective actions, determine
and write effective corrective and preventive actions, and root
cause analysis. Perform and support the installation, fabrication
and wiring of shipboard system Multi-pin Connectors, Fiber Optics,
CAT5, Electrical Cable & Cableways, Multi- Cable Penetrations,
Electrical Equipment Power Panels, Transformers and Load
Centers/Switch Boards and Bonding/Grounding. Perform I, V and G
test and inspections on Multi-pin Connectors, Fiber Optics, CAT5,
Electrical Cable & Cableways, Multi- Cable Penetrations, Electrical
Equipment Power Panels, Transformers and Load Centers/Switch
Boards, Bonding/Grounding, Electrical Safety and Surface
Preservation Required Experience, Skills, and Education: Bachelor’s
Degree from an accredited college in the related Quality
Engineering/ Assurance discipline or the equivalent (additional
experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of
degree). Requires 2 years of Quality Engineering/Assurance
experience. Minimum 4 years of combined Shipboard
Electrical/Electronic Systems Installations and Quality
Control/Inspector experience. OSHA 10-hour 7615 Maritime Shipyard
Employment Qualified (certification required) Active DoD Secret
Clearance required to start. Must have or be able to possess a
valid US Passport Proficient with MS Office and strong oral and
written communication. Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb up and
go down ladders. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education –
Favorable if you have: Shipboard/Submarine Electrical/Electronic
Cable and Cableway Inspector Qualified. Shipboard/Submarine
Electrical/Electronic Connector Fabricator or Inspector Qualified.
Shipboard/ Submarine Fiber optic Cable Handler, Installer,
Fabricator, or Inspector Qualified. Experience in
Shipboard/Submarine basic wiring and inspections of
electrical/electronic equipment and connection boxes. Experience
with reading and understanding shipboard or submarine system
drawings (i.e. electrical, structural, mechanical). Visual TEMPEST
Inspector. Level II NDT visual VT and PT Inspector of structural
welds, piping to meet NAVSEA requirements. Understand and familiar
with the welding requirements for Level II visual VT and PT
observations or inspections of structural welds, piping to meet
NAVSEA requirements. SCP Shipyard Competent Person. NAVSEA PAINT
Inspector. Experience in interfacing with the government and navy
representative and personnel. Clearance Required: Must have an
active Secret Security Clearance. Come break things (in a good
way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone
calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety
hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine,
and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original
Posting: December 29, 2025 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 $59,150.00 -
$106,925.00 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.
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