QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

United States Space Force Forces; Fairchild Air Force Base - Clear Lake Recreation Area (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force Forces is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to evaluate contractor work across inspection, testing, and documentation for LRDR radar systems at Fairchild AFB area. The role emphasizes adherence to contract quality requirements and rigorous data analysis.

You will review procedures, sampling plans, and data to identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure safe, reliable operation of high-importance military systems.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes QA reviews of contractor production activities against contract quality requirements.
• Ability to review and evaluate inspection procedures and sampling plans.
• Analyzing quality data to identify trends and deficiencies.
• Ability to verify product conformance using sampling inspection techniques.
• Experience with aerospace radar systems, LRDR phased arrays, and power/distribution systems.

Skills

Quality assurance methods

Statistical sampling

Engineering drawings

Radar/LRDR knowledge

Test equipment usage

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The primary purpose is to perform quality assurance evaluations of contractor work involved in the inspection, evaluation, deficiency and trend analysis, configuration control, time compliance, technical order publications management, production analysis, training support, monitoring of expenditures for maintenance.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: Work may be performed inside or outside and at times may be in close proximity to high voltage, low-level radio frequency emissions, loud equipment, and working at heights up to 110 feet. Work may involve the use of appropriate protective clothing and safety gear. Work may be required in extreme winter conditions. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening of the Ready Reserve.") This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued thorough full resumption of all functions. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. "This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization of function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management, Series 1910.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-05 to GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Knowledge and application of quality assurance/control methods, principles and practices, including statistical and sampling techniques to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs involving the maintenance and operation of Phased Array Radars and LRDR to include power production and distribution, facility systems, communications, and the site logistical support system. Thorough knowledge of maintenance, operation diesel power production and electrical distribution systems, fuel handling, usage, storage, and related safety practices, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning, compressed air, environmental controls, radar cooling, and auxiliary systems; service platforms, elevator, service hoists, EMP/RFI shielding and doors, building hardware, and other installed equipment; and work order scheduling and management. Working knowledge of test equipment, maintenance techniques and procedures related to organizational/field maintenance of heavy ground radar systems. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge and application of quality assurance/control methods, principles and practices, including statistical and sampling techniques to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs involving the maintenance and operation of Phased Array Radars and LRDR to include power production and distribution, facility systems, communications, and the site logistical support system. Thorough knowledge of maintenance, operation diesel power production and electrical distribution systems, fuel handling, usage, storage, and related safety practices, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning