Quality Assurance Program Lead at Leidos in Huntsville, AL

Quality Assurance Program Lead Location: Huntsville, AL 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 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. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems   is seeking a Quality Assurance Program Lead to join our team. In this role, you will work with mission-critical systems essential to national defense and national security priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for a detail-oriented QA professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about quality excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to high standards, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment in support of National Defense, we want you on our team. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems 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. •    Apply proven knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace quality management standards, configuration management, and corrective action systems •     Ensure compliance with customer specifications, purchase orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), CDRLs, and other contractual requirements •     Prepare, implement, and maintain a Quality Assurance Program Plan outlining processes, documentation, and inspection systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements •    Develop, complete, and submit First Article Inspection (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 •    Review drawings, certificates, characteristic results, specifications, and documentation for all FAIs to ensure accuracy and completeness •    Validate alignment between customer technical data packages and FAI packages •    Prepare, implement, and maintain a Quality Assurance Program Plan outlining processes, documentation, and inspection systems to ensure compliance with contract requirements •    Maintain close coordination with the Leidos site quality team to ensure consistent process control, product acceptance, and effective execution of corrective actions. •    Support process improvement initiatives and implement best practices •    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and aerospace/defense manufacturing best practices •     Report regularly to Business Area leadership on inspection results, KPI performance, audit outcomes and quality improvement progress •     Other assignments that support quality efforts Basic Qualifications. •    Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 2-2 years of relevant experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute for degree requirements. •    US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance •    Proven knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace quality management standards, configuration management, and corrective action systems •    Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in documentation, specifications, and manufacturing processes •    In-depth knowledge of customer specifications, purchase orders, SOWs, CDRLs, and related requirements •    Demonstrated experience interpreting industry specifications (ASME, ASTM, SAE, etc.) •    Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, technical data, and specifications •    Ability to work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams •     Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and related tools Preferred Qualifications. •    Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. •    Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and advocate quality-related concepts •    Demonstrated knowledge with AS9102, AS9100, and other aerospace/defense quality standards •    Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) •    Formal auditor training •    Experience in medium-volume/high-mix production environments •    Experience in both component fabrication and assembly/integration production environments 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: May 12, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.