Quality Engineer in SQA

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, processes, and disposes of nonconforming products and anomalies
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings, plans, and procedures
• Interfaces with subcontractors and customers to resolve quality problems
• Performs first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure adherence to applicable standards
• Performs audits on internal and subcontractor procedures
• Creates and reviews customer and subcontract deliverables
• Completes and manages end item technical data packages
• Participates in software planning, lifecycle reviews, verification activities, and quality assessments to identify and reduce software quality risks
• Partners with software development teams to apply SDL software engineering processes and software quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Actively represents quality engineering during critical design and test readiness reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, engineering, or business operation field
• At least 5 years of quality assurance or quality engineering experience
• Knowledge of the ISO9001 or AS9100D Quality System Standards
• Ability to read two dimensional drawings and interpret applicable drawing notes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work well independently or on a team
• Ability to facilitate and promote the use of problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with software development teams, software configuration management, or requirements traceability
• Understanding of modern software development lifecycles and software quality principles
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience in working with electronics and electronic circuits
• Quality Assurance experience in a research and development environment, aerospace and defense, and/or comparable industry

Benefits

Space Dynamics Laboratory offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.