Quality Engineer - Weekend Shift
LEIDOS · Denver, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at LEIDOS (industrial) in Denver, CO. Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense projects.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, AS9100
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $88k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 32 quality engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live quality postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $82k–$120k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 59%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 41%
- ISO 9001 38%
- ✓ AS9100 38%
- Supplier quality 38%
- Six Sigma 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at LEIDOS
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from LEIDOSAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your Role
As a Quality Engineer working from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, you will lead efforts to uphold the integrity of our manufacturing processes. You will ensure that machined components and assemblies comply with exacting specifications and support essential documentation to track non-conformance and troubleshooting efforts. Your contributions directly impact the performance and reliability of vital defense technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Support manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing for aerospace and defense projects.
- ◆Conduct quality planning and analysis of quality assurance requirements.
- ◆Develop inspection and testing procedures and process plans.
- ◆Oversee the review of nonconformance documentation and support root cause investigation and corrective actions.
- ◆Conduct quality inspections on various components and assemblies.
- ◆Document nonconforming materials and coordinate reviews and dispositions.
- ◆Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
- ◆Lead internal quality audits and document findings.
- ◆Develop and recommend process improvements for enhanced quality performance.
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Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer on Weekend Shifts!
At Leidos, we are on the cutting edge of innovation, ensuring the highest quality in our mission-critical products. Imagine a vibrant Friday morning, with the hum of activity as skilled teams assemble machined components for hypersonic defense systems that will operate at extraordinary speeds. Your expertise is crucial to ensure that every element meets our stringent quality standards.
Why You Should Apply
If you're detail-oriented, self-directed, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible difference in a fast-paced setting. You will be a decision-maker when critical issues arise, playing a vital role in our operations.
What You Bring
- •A Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.
- •Experience with non-conforming materials and failure analysis.
- •Proficiency in writing work instructions and implementing quality management systems.
- •Strong analytical skills to interpret technical data.
- •Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- •Must reside in the Colorado Springs area or be willing to relocate.
- •US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- •A commitment to a weekend work schedule.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of defense technology. If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we encourage you to apply!