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November 8, 2026
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Quality Assurance Engineer

Lynnwood, WA
Full-time
Onsite
$51K/yr - $92K/yr
Entry Level
Leidos is seeking a Quality Engineer to support its Undersea System Division in Lynnwood, Washington. The role supports quality planning, inspections, audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, and compliance for maritime mission technology programs.
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Responsibilities

  • Perform program quality planning
  • Analyze program QA requirements, support the development of test procedures and inspection checklists
  • Participate in design and program reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs and process plans
  • Review and approve new and revised drawings
  • Review and approve new and revised process plans
  • Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies and completed assemblies
  • Witness required testing per approved test procedures, document findings
  • Document nonconforming materials and coordinate the material reviews and dispositions
  • Support the collection of Quality Metrics
  • Work with program teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies
  • Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
  • Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, report results & document findings
  • Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes
  • Review and provide input to program plans and other program documents in support of document accuracy and on-time delivery
  • Support proposal activities to ensure quality requirements and hours are documented and estimated properly for the scope of the work
  • Coordinate RMA returns and initiates and tracks supplier corrective action activity
  • Maintain approved supplier list and support supplier ratings

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree and 0-4 years of prior relevant experience
  • Ability to manage many activities simultaneously
  • Self-starter with attention to detail / observant
  • Strong communication and analytical skills
  • Able to interpret written specifications and drawings
  • Experience in performance of quality audits, root cause analysis and test witnessing
  • Continuous improvement experience in leading innovative changes
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project)
  • Working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 standard

Preferred

  • Experience performing ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Audits
  • Experience with Windchill PLM system
  • Experience with ERP system

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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