Aerospace QA Engineer — Flexible Schedule & Impact

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's Science and Space division seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Axiom Space and their Safety and Mission Assurance department in Houston.

You will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root-cause investigations, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement across suppliers and manufacturing to meet AS9100 and FAA requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of aerospace QA experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to read drawings and technical docs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, audit processes, and corrective action systems.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED minimum with 7+ years of QA experience or a BS in engineering/related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection standards, and quality system documentation.
• Lead root-cause investigations using 5 Whys, Fishbone, or 8D.
• Support CAPA activities and track closure of nonconformances.
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer/regulatory audits.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to address material or process issues and improve supplier performance.
• Support compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer quality requirements.
• Assist with product and process qualification, inspection planning, and technical documentation review.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Reading drawings/specifications

Auditing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ASQ CQE/CQA certification

Job description

KBR's Science and Space division seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Axiom Space and their Safety and Mission Assurance department in Houston.

You will develop and maintain quality systems, lead root-cause investigations, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement across suppliers and manufacturing to meet AS9100 and FAA requirements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of aerospace QA experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to read drawings and technical docs.