Quality Assurance SME

This position supports the space program located in Moffett Field, CA, providing systems and mission assurance through quality assurance, quality control, and quality inspections. Key tools include hazards analysis, work package inspections and audits, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, process improvements, and risk-based requirements flow down.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Quality Assurance function following customer requirements, deliverables, and deadlines for Systems Safety and Mission Assurance.
• Attend project status meetings, QS team meetings, Test Readiness Reviews, post-test meetings, gate reviews, and other meetings as applicable.
• Review and approve technical drawings to ensure compliance with requirements and best shop practices, including applicable QA inspections and documentation.
• Inspect parts to ensure compliance with drawings or specifications.
• Generate Non-Conformance Reports for nonconforming hardware and identify the full Center-wide scope of nonconformities.
• Verify corrective actions for completeness, effectiveness, and efficiency in closing out nonconformities.
• Participate in review boards to disposition nonconforming hardware.
• Review and approve fabrication or assembly procedures for compliance with requirements, best shop practices, and inclusion of QA inspections and witness points.
• Inspect fabricated parts or assemblies to ensure compliance with NASA or other applicable workmanship standards.
• Review and approve test procedures to ensure tests demonstrate conformance to requirements, follow safety procedures, and include appropriate inspection and witness points.
• Inspect test setups, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for functionality, safety, and current calibrations.
• Witness tests and test-related activities.
• Review and approve test data and test reports.
• Witness and approve post-test and/or flight prep activities such as handling, packaging, and shipping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of quality assurance experience in an aerospace environment. In lieu of a degree, fourteen (14) or more years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Acknowledged industry-level expertise in quality assurance and authority in relevant engineering principles and practices.
• Expertise as a major contributor to the technical planning process and providing technical guidance.
• Experience writing and reviewing technical reports following standard scientific methodology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
• Strong team player with effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow company programs, processes, procedures, and adjust schedules to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to work outside normal schedules as needed.
• Generally, an office environment with extended periods of sitting or standing (90% of the time) and occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5% of the time).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NASA NPR 8730.5 (NASA Quality Assurance Program Policy), including industry standards ISO 9001, AS 9100, and AS 9003.
• Experience working as a government contractor or on government contracts.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• AD&D, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• Retirement 401k plan.
• Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
• Flexible work schedules (when available).
• Professional training and development for career advancement.

Pay

Salary range: $160K to $187K, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on position and customer needs.