**Description** **Quality Engineer – Marine Systems** **Location:** San Diego, California **Company:** Leidos Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level — where precision meets purpose? Leidos is seeking a **Quality Engineer** to support our **Marine Systems Program** , dedicated to the **repair, modernization, and maintenance** of Littoral Combat Ships and other cutting-edge naval vessels. If you're passionate about mission-driven work and thrive in fast-paced environments where quality is non-negotiable, this role is for you. 🧭 **What You’ll Be Doing** As a key player in our Quality Team, you’ll help shape the integrity of the Marine Systems Program through hands-on quality assurance leadership. Your mission: + Partner with the Program Manager to craft effective strategies for **QC planning** , **inspection** , and **QA surveillance** + Champion quality reviews and lead **audits** that safeguard standards across all work products + Implement and uphold our **Quality Manual** and supporting documentation + Report on program quality achievements, spotlighting progress and areas for improvement during **Quality Management Reviews** + Ensure **timely, accurate deliverables** by reviewing program plans and documentation + Conduct internal audits in line with **Leidos policy** , tracking findings and corrective actions + Tackle quality issues head-on — perform **root cause analysis** , propose solutions, and drive closure + Serve as the **go-to contact** for customer audits and quality-related inquiries + Support external audits tied to **ISO 9001 certification** and customer requirements **🎓 Basic Qualifications (requirements)** + Bachelor’s degree and **4+ years of experience** in quality assurance for manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly + Proven track record implementing **ISO 9001 / AS9100** standards + Experience with internal audits and prepping for third-party certification + Tech-savvy: proficient in **SharePoint** , **Word** , **Excel** , **PowerPoint** , **Visio** + Strong communicator, comfortable juggling priorities in a **fast-moving environment** + **U.S. citizenship** required to start, with ability to obtain a **DoD Secret clearance upon hire** 🌟 **Bonus Points** + Industry-recognized **QA certifications** + Familiarity with **Navy quality standards and specifications** This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team shaping the next chapter of America’s naval capability. Ready to engineer excellence on a mission that matters? Leidos wants to hear from you. EIO2024 **Original Posting:** July 15, 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. REQNUMBER: R-00162680 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.