Quality Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support the USSF Space Systems Command Launch Assured Access to Space Launch Acquisition Directorate. The role focuses on non-recurring design validation and quality engineering activities for launch service providers.

The ideal candidate has a DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, a BS or MS in engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and proficiency with MS Office, Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• BS or MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or Industrial Engineering.
• Interacts with USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle, subcontractors, etc.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira and Confluence proficiency.
• Minimum 10 years of directly related experience including design, test, manufacture, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Support reviews of design, manufacturing, quality, and test procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigations.
• Plan and conduct quality process audits.
• Perform knowledge capture, process definition, training.
• Prepare and present written and verbal reports to senior engineers and management.
• Provide Launch Vehicle Quality Systems Engineering expertise.
• Perform quality engineering functions such as design reviews, risk management, and supplier management.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Overview QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER LOCATION: Huntsville AL JOB STATUS: Full-Time CLEARANCE: Secret CERTIFICATION: n/a TRAVEL: 0-10% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer in the Huntsville, AL area. The position supports the USSF Space Systems Command Launch Assured Access to Space Launch Acquisition Directorate (SSC/AAL). The candidate will support quality engineering responsibilities and activities of the non-recurring design validation of New Entrant Launch Service Providers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must have an active or current and transferable DoD Secret clearance (or higher).
• Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or Industrial Engineering.
• Must be able to interact effectively with USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle, subcontractors, etc.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Information Technology systems and databases including Jira and Confluence.
• Minimum of 10 years of directly related experience, which must include:
  • Design, test, manufacture, and operation of systems, processes, personnel, and organizations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience in supporting reviews of design, manufacturing, quality, test, procedures, anomaly resolution
• Risk assessments and actionable recommendations and mitigations
• Experience in planning and conducting quality process audits
• Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training
• Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Provide Launch Vehicle Quality Systems Engineering expertise.
• Perform and support quality engineering functions such as process gap assessments, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight analyses.
• Perform quality engineering functions such as assessment of LV design, manufacturing methods, procedures, tooling, facilities, infrastructure, personnel qualifications, non-conformance assessment, material review boards, corrective action reports, calibration, environmental controls, quality assurance, non-destructive examinations, safety methods, regulations, supplier management, and transportation.
• Prepare and conduct quality process audits including developing the audit plan and checklist, and writing the final report.
• Plan, coordinate, brief, support Design Certification Reviews, program reviews, and other meetings.
• Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
• Collaborate with USSF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Subcontractors, and Launch Site Personnel.
• Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.
• Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training.
• Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

"Space Access and Development"