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Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking a CMM Operator/Inspector to join our team. Successful candidate will be responsible for verifying that machined and assembled hardware meet specified drawing/CAD model requirements using Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and laser trackers. Other duties may include performing receiving inspection, calibration of standard inspection equipment, and setting up and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced R&D environment with minimal supervision. Applicant must be able to work a full-time, Friday - Sunday 12-hours per shift.

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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!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Verify mechanical parts and assembled hardware.
• Inspect structural and assembly hardware
• Provide inspection support as needed
• Perform additional duties to include: conduct material verifications, calibrate standard inspection equipment
• Set up & measure parts using standard measuring tools

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma/GED and 3-5 years of experience in CMM programming and inspection experience.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience with standard measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, height gages, gage blocks, etc.
• Candidates must be able to execute or witness inspection procedures.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, 3-D solid models, specifications and prepare handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Generate quality documentation including inspection FAI reports, bubble prints, C of C’s and NCR’s.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Candidate must be a resident of the Huntsville, AL area or be willing to relocate.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inspection of complex aerospace hardware, non-conforming material, Material Review Board (MRB), review/creation of Acceptance Data Packs / First Article Inspection.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems, AS5553 counterfeit prevention, and AS9102 first article inspection.
• Experience with Hexagon or Brown and Sharpe CMM w/PC-DMIS software is a plus.
• Knowledge of Digital Product Definition is also desired.

Original Posting:

April 2, 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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.