About the role
Some parts are measured in thousandths of an inch. The missions they serve are measured in lives. Picture a component moving through our Colorado facility, a machined part destined for a hypersonic defense system. It will travel faster than five times the speed of sound, and no one gets a second chance once it leaves the ground. Before it does, it crosses your bench. That’s the work of a Quality Inspector at Leidos. You are the last line of confidence between a drawing and a mission that can’t fail. Your greatest work is ahead At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse, 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 Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team. You’ll make sure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You’ll also support documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking, which directly shapes the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. The pace is fast. Attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork aren’t nice-to-haves here; they’re how the work gets done. If that sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, keep reading. Why it matters Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our solutions 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 Inspect machined components and assemblies, with every measurement standing between a part and a mission. 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, using GD&T and embedded model dimensioning. Participate in and provide necessary support for corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection. Basic qualifications High School diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant Quality Inspection experience required. Read and interpret drawings. Efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers, and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment. Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment. Ability to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports. Practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office. Ability to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow. Willingness to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary. 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. 2nd Shift Role: 2PM - 12PM Monday - Thursday 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 handling non-conforming materials and writing/processing NCRs. Huntsvillemanufacturing 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 16, 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.