Quality Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking Quality Engineers to support NASA programs. Positions are available full time and part time in the Seattle, WA area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that flight hardware anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications are documented in accordance with the contractors' non-conformance and corrective action system
• Participate in production planning, review manufacturing flow plans and participate in Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs and TRRs)
• Examine process design and/or process qualification records, procedure review, work order review, and verifying that labs carry required certifications
• Monitor processes for compliance to the developer’s procedures and contractual requirements
• Support activities related to root cause corrective actions
• Support processes for collecting and analyzing data that measures supplier success
• Review the supplier’s CDRL documents related to quality assurance and provide recommendations
• Review flight hardware records for completeness prior to integration & final acceptance testing
• Perform a final instrument “buy-off” review
• Complete thorough inspections

Requirements

• Specific experience with gas generator and mortar systems
• Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, 10+ years Quality Engineering experience, Previous NASA or aerospace industry experience, GMIPS for Electronic Boards, Pre-cap inspection of hybrid microcircuits, 100% of solder joints prior to conformal coating of each flight printed wiring assembly prior to conformal coating, 100% of conformal coatings on flight printed wiring assemblies, Final workmanship inspection prior to box level final closure prior to integration into the next level of assembly, Connector mates to mission hardware integrated into the spacecraft, General workmanship quality prior to final acceptance testing, General workmanship prior to shipment, Confirm shipping packaging conforms to requirements and is adequate

Skills

• Training: IPC J-STD-001xS (Soldering, Space Addendum), NASA-STD-8739.1 (Staking and Conformal Coating), NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables & Wiring), Developer-specific ESD Control training or training traceable to ANSI/ESD S20.20 (Electrostatic Discharge), NASA-STD-8739.6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard)
• Experience: Pre-cap inspection methods derived from MIL-STD-883, Experience with harness work on NASA projects and be able to pass NASA Workmanship classes and prove expertise executing NASA Workmanship requirements

Qualifications

• Basic Compensation: $126,500 - $189,800
• KBR Benefits: Includes 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. Professional training and development opportunities are also provided.