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Quality Engineer 2nd Shift

Leidos · Colorado Springs, CO · posted 2 days ago

In short: Quality Engineer 2nd Shift at Leidos in Colorado Springs, CO, posted 2 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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Colorado Springs, COlocation

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The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-11-06

Employer	Leidos
Location	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Mid Level
Source category	Science and Engineering
Posted	2026-11-06 (2 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

CO Salary Range: USD 59,150.00 - 106,925.00 per year

Description

When the day crew heads home, the mission keeps moving. That's when you take the floor.

It's 2:30 PM at our Colorado facility. The day shift hands off a machined assembly bound for a hypersonic defense system, one that will someday fly at more than five times the speed of sound with no second attempt once it leaves the ground. The questions are waiting: Does the drawing match the process plan? Has the nonconformance been traced to its root cause? Is the first article truly ready?

By the time the sun is down, the answers are yours to give. You're the Quality Engineer who makes sure it's right, long after most of the world has clocked out.

Your greatest work is ahead

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 sustainably. 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.

The Role

Leidos' Defense Sector, Colorado Manufacturing Facility, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our 2nd shift team: 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM. 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.

The environment is fast-paced. Attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential, and on 2nd shift, you'll be the trusted voice on quality when decisions can't wait for morning.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading.

Why it Matters

Leidos' Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. Explore more here.

What you'll Do (primary responsibilities)

Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Perform site quality planning, analyze program Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, develop inspection/test procedures and process plans, coordinate review of nonconformance documentation, and support root cause/corrective action.
Participate in site quality planning.
Analyze QA requirements and support the development of inspection checklists.
Participate in process development and proofing to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into process plans and work instructions.
Review and approve new and revised drawings.
Review and approve new and revised process plans.
Perform quality inspections of components, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
Document nonconforming materials and coordinate material reviews and dispositions.
Support the collection of Quality Metrics.
Work with internal teams and site leadership to proactively work corrective actions and opportunities for improvement, and ensure timely completion as required by Leidos policies.
Ensure adherence to AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure nonconformances are properly documented and coordinate final dispositions with engineering.
Support the conduct and documentation of internal quality audits for the site, and report results and document findings.
Provide guidance and work with programs to establish root cause(s) and corrective actions for findings and requirement escapes.
Lead process improvement initiatives.

What you Bring (basic qualifications)

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, or a master's degree with 2 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience writing work instructions and procedures, and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation associated with AS9100.
Ability to review and interpret contract quality clauses and technical data, and to develop and document appropriate quality verification procedures, plans, and work instructions, including AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
Experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is preferred.
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively within a team environment.
Capability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics, CAD models, specifications, contract quality requirements, and other documents, including review and approval of AS9102 First Article Inspection.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Residency in the Colorado Springs area, or willingness to relocate to the Colorado Springs - Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
US Citizenship, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to work 2nd shift, 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

Preferred Qualifications

US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
Experience reviewing Contracts, Statements of Work, Performance Specifications, etc.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
Experience working in a hardware manufacturing environment.
Experience with Windchill PLM, Solumina MES, and Costpoint systems.
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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
October 22, 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:
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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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Leidos. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Colorado Springs, CO. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Colorado Springs compares. Among the 80 largest places in Colorado, Colorado Springs is #2 by population, #16 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #63 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #19 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, El Paso County, is #11 of 64 counties for average pay ($67,491).

The place in numbers

Colorado Springs has 487,887 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 8.3% of the population of Colorado. It covers 202 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,414 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7, 5% younger than the state median (35.7 against 37.7).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,648 a month (rent plus utilities), 6% below the state median ($1,648 against $1,761). Over a year that is 23.3% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $452,600, which is 5.3 times the median household income ($84,818); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 60.9% of households own their home, 8% below the state average (60.9% against 66.2%).

Work and pay

The Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area has 316,060 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $52,710 a year, 3% above the national median ($52,710 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (34,270 jobs, median $48,280); food preparation and serving related (32,150 jobs, median $36,480); sales and related (30,530 jobs, median $44,450). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (1.6 times) and architecture and engineering (1.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($132,060) and computer and mathematical ($122,550). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of El Paso County was 4.6%. 64.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in El Paso County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 70.0% drive alone, 0.5% use public transit, 1.8% walk, 17.6% work from home. 8.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 42% below the state average (8.1% against 14.1%).

People and education

42.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the state share (42.7% against 45.7%). 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 23% below the state share (7.6% against 9.8%). The poverty rate is 9.1%, 4% below the state rate (9.1% against 9.4%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 69°F (20.3°C), and the coolest is Dec at 26°F (-3.6°C). About 403 mm (16 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jul is the wettest month (70 mm) and Jan the driest (14 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Cimarron Hills (3 miles, similar rent); Security-Widefield (8 miles, rent 9% higher); Fort Carson (12 miles, rent 32% higher); Fountain (13 miles, rent 6% higher). Rent differences are against Colorado Springs; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Company description (from The Muse): Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

size: Large Size; industries: Information Technology; locations on The Muse: Reston, VA.

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