Quality and Safety Specialist with Security Clearance

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Quality and Safety Specialist for Kennedy Space Center operations at Merritt Island, FL. This full-time, onsite role ensures compliance with LASSO II, NASA, federal, and industry standards in high-consequence environments.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in related fields and 5+ years' QA and EHS experience, with strong communication and project management skills. Preferred certifications include AS9100D Lead Auditor, OSHA 30, and CSP/ASP along with IH background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Quality, Engineering, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
• 5+ years of combined relevant experience in quality assurance and EHS regulatory compliance.
• 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 indoors/outdoors in hazardous environments.
• AS9100D Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• ASP or CSP (preferred).
• Industrial Hygiene background or field experience (preferred).

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 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, and guiding in-house inspectors.
• Conduct site safety, health, and quality assessments across programs.
• Support hazardous operations including 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 with NASA/government agencies.
• Partner with laboratory operations to maintain compliance with federal, NASA, and state safety standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure safe operations in high-consequence environments and contribute to culture of safety and quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation

Customer-facing

Strong organizational skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is

SharePoint

Independent work

Team collaboration

Physical stamina for hazardous ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Safety/OH

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 #CJ