Quality Assurance Specialist 3

Summary of duties

Conduct detailed inspections, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with technical requirements, regulations, and quality management systems.
Perform advanced, hands-on quality assurance activities for hardware or software across all phases of the critical system life cycle, including design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operations.
Investigate complex quality issues using a wide range of analytical methods; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure proper controls are maintained throughout critical processes.
Maintain documentation, reporting, and tracking of nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement efforts.
Provide guidance and technical support to junior QA personnel; contribute to process improvements and best-practice development.
Report progress, risks, and quality challenges to supervisor or manager.

Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Min 5 years of education or experience in quality assurance

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications

• In-depth knowledge in the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware
• PC Literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency operating test and measurement equipment and tools
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods required to support processing
• Experience in inspection or related field
• Experience in avionics and/or hardware/software integration, or process controls
• Familiarity with manufacturing/test, functions, and ability to interpret drawings
• Experience supporting quality assurance in highly regulated or mission-critical environments
• Advanced knowledge of auditing techniques, inspection methods, and quality system compliance
• Experience investigating and resolving complex quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Previous experience with NASA quality inspections

Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing/production floor settings
Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, or machinery typical of a manufacturing or test environment

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Role involves periods of standing, walking, or performing manual inspection tasks, along with desk-based documentation and reporting.
• Light lifting (typically up to 20 pounds)

Other

• Favorable determination of background checks and verifications to include education verification and past employment, NASA NAC or any other required for program access.
• NASA requires a Public Trust background investigation that is conducted during employment.
• You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents.
• You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to JSC.
• Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL.
• At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member.
• RSi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers site as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please email your resume and application to hr@team-rsi.com or contact us directly about your interest in employment with RSi.
• RSi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.