Leidos, is currently seeking an individual to serve as a supervisor for the Quality Technologies Inspection group. As a Certified Weld Inspector CWI this individual is expected to support logistics, planning, and in some cases perform work in our Huntsville, Alabama area. This position will provide audit support and non-destructive testing expertise for various Leidos projects and programs and engage in the testing and disposition of manufactured products. This individual is expected to engage directly with program management on all MMF and PIF location projects, provide logistical support with inspection personnel, and support disposition and MRB conversations with a QE and Leidos’s customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• The candidate shall be capable of taking initiative and responsibility of CWI operations on each project site.
• The candidate is expected to maintain welder continuity and welding documentation databases to ensure traceability for ISO 90001 and AS9100.
• The candidate shall be capable of assisting and, when necessary, representing the Leidos Dynetics in all matters concerning qualified weld operations to an auditor, the customer, or other Leidos Dynetics Leadership.
• Must have the working knowledge to organize and catalogue welding documentation, up to and including WPS’s, PQR’s, PQTR’s, WOPQTR’s and ability to parse this information independent of the specific code invoked.
• When necessary, the candidate shall inspect welds on DoD and aerospace hardware.
• The applicant shall determine acceptance against applicable quality standards and codes, report findings to Weld Engineers, and Nonconformances to Quality Engineering.
• The candidate shall assist with weld schedules in business proposals, and estimate personnel hours required for project completion.
• Become intimately familiarized with several codes and specifications and be willing to challenge  the manufacturing process when performance is outside of the bounds of the specified code.
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Be willing to learn and eventually certify to NDT Level 2 in RT, PT, and MT.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a current AWS CWI or SCWI certification and possess the ability to pass a vision and color perception exam.
• Candidate must have a Bachelors degree with at least 4-8 years experience.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills with the ability to instruct others in accordance with internal and industrial weld process specifications.
• Candidate must have knowledge of internal audit practices including root cause and corrective actions.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, CAD models, and specifications.
• Candidate must have basic computer skills including use of Microsoft office products.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidate must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and have the ability to crawl under supported trailer weldments for evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Ability to travel, typically no more than 10% may be required
• Achieve and maintain NAS-410 Level II certifications in Radiography, Magnetic Particle, and Dye Penetrant at a minimum.
• Trade school or real-world experience with welding under the hood.

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Original Posting:

February 9, 2026

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.