Submarine Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Summary

The Submarine Systems Quality Assurance Specialist provides technical and quality oversight to ensure submarine systems, components, and processes comply with contractual, engineering, and SUBSAFE requirements prior to Fleet delivery. This role focuses on material compliance, welding and metallurgy, non‑destructive testing, vendor oversight, shipboard and shop surveillance, and quality system audits, with direct interface and reporting to NAVY stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct vendor oversight and surveillance of in‑process manufacturing, assembly, repair, and testing activities; review final Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to verify compliance with contract, drawing, and performance requirements, and provide recommendations for acceptance to NAVY.
• Perform material identification and inventory verification inspections (kick‑and‑count style) of manufactured equipment and components, documenting findings and reporting results to NAVY.
• Conduct on‑site evaluations of vendor processes, including manufacture, assembly, repair, modification, and testing, to assess compliance with technical specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
• Provide technical evaluation, troubleshooting, and investigation of Submarine Sail Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment discrepancies, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Review, investigate, and adjudicate non‑conformances and discrepancies identified during disassembly, manufacture, repair/modification, assembly, and testing phases; develop recommended corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform surveillance and oversight of shipboard and shop SUBSAFE work and testing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and certification requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute checklists and attribute guides used to perform SUBSAFE Functional and In‑Process Audits of OII‑MSD quality systems and SUBSAFE work/testing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, or High School diploma with 9 years of progressive submarine‑related experience (e.g., shipyard, maintenance activity, IMA, RMC, or fleet support).
• Formal training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 and demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, apply geometric tolerances, and evaluate inspection and acceptance criteria for manufactured and repaired components.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance prior to start.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10 % in support of vendor facilities, shipyards, and Navy activities.
• Technical drawing and inspection knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting SUBSAFE work, testing, inspections, audits, or certification, including familiarity with SUBSAFE boundaries, Re‑Entry Control (REC), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and program requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, auditing, or validating OQE in accordance with Navy and DoD quality assurance requirements.
• Certified Quality Auditor qualification (internal, lead, or third‑party) with experience conducting process, product, or system audits against Navy, NAVSEA, or industry quality standards.
• Experience with Submarine Communications and Electromagnetic Systems (SCEMS), including inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, or quality oversight.
• Submarine quality‑assurance experience such as oversight, inspection, surveillance, audits, and/or certification of submarine systems, equipment, or work processes.

Overview

Noblis and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to critical missions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. The organization blends scientific, engineering, and management expertise within a collaborative, objective‑driven culture.

Why Work at Noblis

Noblis fosters a passion for excellence and innovation, offering an environment where meaningful work is balanced with personal fulfillment. The company values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, has earned multiple workplace awards for culture and employee well‑being, and maintains a drug‑free workplace. Remote/hybrid status may change based on company or government requirements.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and work‑life programs.
• Professional development, tuition assistance, and award programs recognizing exceptional performance.
• Eligibility for benefit programs for full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Pay

Salary range: USD $78,900 – $123,300 per year (full‑time). Compensation is proportionally adjusted for part‑time or on‑call staff.