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$51k–$92k/yr
Full-time
high school
Posted 30d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Quality Inspector will inspect machined components and assemblies to ensure they meet strict aerospace quality standards and specifications. They are also responsible for documenting non-conformances, maintaining quality records, and supporting root cause analysis investigations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant quality inspection experience in an aerospace machine shop. Proficiency in reading technical drawings, using precision measuring equipment, and maintaining a Secret Security Clearance is required.
Full job description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
Leidos’ Defense Systems – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team. 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.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
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. To explore and learn more, click here!
Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!
Primary 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.
Basic Qualifications.
High School diploma/GED.
3 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience required in an Aerospace machine shop.
Must have knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret drawings.
Must have 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.
Must have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
Must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
Must have practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.
Must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and the ability to adjust priorities based on workflow.
Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Candidate must be a resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs – Monument - Pueblo, CO area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.
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.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
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:
August 14, 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 $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.
Related keywords
Quality InspectorAerospaceManufacturingMachined ComponentsAS9102AS9100ISO9001GD&TCMMGOM ScanningNon-conformanceRoot Cause AnalysisSecret Security ClearanceTechnical DrawingsMicrometersCalipers
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
584,642
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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