Contracts Engineer Quality and Mission Assurance

DescriptionLooking 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.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. Review customer contracts, specifications, and quality clauses to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Work cross-functionally with Contracts, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to interpret and implement quality requirements. Define and ensure the flow-down of quality requirements to suppliers and internal teams. Support proposal efforts by evaluating quality-related contractual risks and developing mitigation strategies. Ensure timely identification, documentation, and resolution of quality issues, including non-conformances and deviations. Participate in audits (internal, supplier, and customer) to assess compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Assist in the development of inspection plans, test methods, and acceptance criteria based on contractual obligations. Provide technical quality support during contract execution, including responding to customer inquiries and supporting root cause/corrective action investigations. Maintain and ensure traceability of all quality documentation associated with contract deliverables. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiency.Basic Qualification s. Bachelors degree with 8-12 of prior relevant work experience or Masters degree with 6-10 years or prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED with 15 years of experience will be considered Strong understanding of quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and contract quality flow-down. Experience reviewing contracts and interpreting technical and quality requirements. Knowledge of supplier quality processes, inspections, and non-conformance management. Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, RCCA, etc.). Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and interface with customers and suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications. Experience working with government contracts (DoD, NASA) and understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements. Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt. Experience with manufacturing processes, special processes, and Nondestructive Testing (NDT). Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and quality management tools.Original Posting:March 25, 2025For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The 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-00156249All 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.