R&D Quality Assurance Engineer - Space Telescope Project

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory is seeking an experienced R&D Quality Assurance Engineer to support the replacement of a large telescope primary mirror and its interfaces. You will drive quality engineering activities to ensure manufacturing, integration, and verification meet established standards. This position requires travel within the United States and may involve visits to U.S.

military bases. The role is tied to a federal contract and requires U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in systems engineering, quality engineering, product assurance, or a closely related technical field.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Quality Process Engineering: Reviews quality standards and implements control measures to ensure components meet metrics and resolve issues.
• Quality Assurance & Supplier Quality: Supports QA plans, inspection strategies, and supplier quality activities.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration: Works with scientists, engineers, technicians, and leadership to manage risks and issues.
• Risk Management & Reliability: Monitors safety, conducts CAPA activities, and supports FMEA efforts.

Skills

Quality assurance methods

Configuration management

Engineering change control

Root-cause analysis

FMEA

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory is seeking an experienced R&D Quality Assurance Engineer to support the replacement of a large telescope primary mirror and its interfaces. You will drive quality engineering activities to ensure manufacturing, integration, and verification meet established standards. This position requires travel within the United States and may involve visits to U.S.

military bases. The role is tied to a federal contract and requires U.S. citizenship.