Aerospace Quality Assurance Specialist – Defense Programs

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, seeks a Full-Time Quality Assurance Specialist (NH-1910-03) to manage quality assurance throughout life cycle and ensure contract conformance.

You will establish systematic QA processes, perform inspections with standard methods, and coordinate with contractor and government teams to uphold product quality; Top Secret clearance is required, with potential recruitment/relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of QA regulations and procurement procedures.
• Ability to inspect using standard test methods and precision tools.
• Experience applying statistical sampling to evaluate quality.
• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance practices and ground operations.
• Top Secret clearance and suitability for access to SAP programs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Quality Program Manager and Government Ground Representative on contracts involving major weapons systems.
• Develops systems to audit and evaluate contractor Quality Management Systems and operations.
• Reviews contract documents to produce a Quality Program Manager's Plan ensuring surveillance requirements.
• Plans and coordinates comprehensive acquisition QA and Government Ground programs.
• Ensures contractors meet product quality in procurement and maintenance facilities.

Skills

Quality assurance knowledge

Inspection methods

Statistical sampling

Aircraft maintenance

Government/DoD procedures

Education

CMA 2410 completion

Job description

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, seeks a Full-Time Quality Assurance Specialist (NH-1910-03) to manage quality assurance throughout life cycle and ensure contract conformance.

You will establish systematic QA processes, perform inspections with standard methods, and coordinate with contractor and government teams to uphold product quality; Top Secret clearance is required, with potential recruitment/relocation incentives.