Quality Assurance Engineer — DOE Q-Clearance (Short-Term)

North Wind Services LLC; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Wind Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Strategic Deterrence Directorate at LLNL in Livermore, CA. The role focuses on QA program design, compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements, and conducting inspections and audits at LLNL and vendor sites.

The candidate will develop verification methods, write reports, and guide continuous improvement in quality practices within a high-stakes national security environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering.
• Significant QA experience in nuclear/non-nuclear facilities.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and NQA-1 quality systems.
• Experience conducting internal/independent assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist SD management to ensure QA regulatory compliance (10 CFR 830.120, DOE O 414.1F, NAP 401.1A).
• Develop and implement SD QA plans and documents.
• Lead QA inspections, audits, and assessments at LLNL and vendor sites.
• Create test plans and verification methods for quality requirements.
• Provide engineering support for qualification and testing evidence.
• Produce reports and briefings; coordinate closure of QA findings.

Skills

QA knowledge

Auditing

ISO 9001

NQA-1

Risk analysis

Quality control

Documentation

DOE clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

North Wind Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Strategic Deterrence Directorate at LLNL in Livermore, CA. The role focuses on QA program design, compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements, and conducting inspections and audits at LLNL and vendor sites.

The candidate will develop verification methods, write reports, and guide continuous improvement in quality practices within a high-stakes national security environment. U.S.