Program Quality Engineer II

About the role

BAE Systems Precision Strike (PS) business area is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development program. In this role, you will support the THAAD Development Quality Manager in addressing obsolescence and expanded capabilities of the THAAD Seeker. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part of everyday life, and an understanding of development programs will benefit you in this role.

Responsibilities

• Support buying, validating, and verification of test equipment and long lead material
• Support the factory build process, product acceptance, and customer sell-off
• Perform first article inspection and non-conformance tracking and management
• Provide additional Design Quality support for product development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–6+ years of relevant experience or 6–10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, prints, and specifications
• Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn BAE Systems hardware, software, and data management programs
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team and independently with little to no oversight
• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Requirements management including creation of non-conformances against requirements and working to resolution and closure
• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies and data within the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field preferred
• Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills—able to prioritize and understand what needs to be done quickly as an individual contributor
• Hands-on experience in a defense contracting environment preferred
• Active Secret clearance preferred

Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
• First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102
• Customer requirements and flow-down into program execution
• Preparation of documentation packages for customer review
• Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
• AS9145 – Advanced Product Quality Planning

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $79,365 – $134,921. Individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage; life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program and legal plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition awards and other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics