Quality and Safety Specialist

Astrion; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Quality and Safety Specialist to join our Kennedy Space Center team in Merritt Island, FL. This full-time, on-site role supports the LASSO II contract and ensures operations meet NASA and federal standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quality assurance and EHS compliance, with strong communication, organization, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Required degree in quality, engineering, safety, or related field.
• 5+ years in quality assurance and EHS compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and implementation support for AS9100D-compliant QMS.
• Serve as primary internal auditor for LASSO II contract; interface with staff and management.
• Act as primary contact between LASSO II labs, NASA Quality, and customer audit teams.
• Perform quality inspection of GSE and flight hardware; support in-house inspectors.
• Conduct site safety, health, and quality assessments across programs.
• Support hazardous operations involving high-pressure gases, toxic materials, propellants, confined spaces, heights.
• Review/WADs and perform hazard analyses; investigate compliance issues with NASA and agencies.
• Collaborate to maintain compliance with federal, NASA, and state safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Customer-facing skills

PPE and field safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Safety/Occupational Health

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Quality and Safety Specialist - Kennedy Space Center

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Status: Full Time

Contract: LASSO II

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required

Astrion is seeking a Quality and Safety Specialist to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the LASSO II Contract.

This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll ensure mission-critical operations are conducted safely, effectively, and in compliance with LASSO II, NASA, federal, and industry standards.

This position is ideal for a safety-conscious, detail-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments where human spaceflight, cutting-edge technology, and mission success converge.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of combined relevant experience in quality assurance and EHS regulatory compliance
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and SharePoint
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
  • Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, wear PPE, and work both indoors and outdoors in hazardous operations and laboratory environments

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• AS9100D Lead Auditor certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Industrial Hygiene background or field experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and implementation support for Astrion's AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System
• Serve as the primary internal auditor for the LASSO II contract performing audits and interfacing with employees and management
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the LASSO II laboratory groups, NASA Quality, and customer audit teams
• Perform quality inspection of GSE and flight hardware, including work involving cable fabrication, process changes, QMS compliance, supporting in house quality inspectors with guidance
• Conduct site safety, health, and quality assessments across operational and research programs
• Support hazardous operations, including work involving high-pressure gases, toxic materials, hypergolic propellants, confined spaces, and work-at-height
• Review and approve Work Authorization Documents and perform hazard analyses
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues in coordination with NASA, government agencies, and project teams
• Partner with laboratory operations to maintain compliance with federal, NASA, and state safety and occupational health standards
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and efficient operations in high-consequence environments

Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in support of space exploration missions