Remote QA/QC Specialist - NATO SATCOM

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Aberdeen (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a remote Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM program. The role emphasizes implementing and auditing QA/QC processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and documentation to ensure contractual compliance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years in QA/QC, defense or aerospace experience, and strong root-cause analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, or Quality Management.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, telecommunications, manufacturing, or government programs.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, and NATO quality management requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements through QA Surveillance Plans (QASP).
• Measure and report performance against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).
• Perform inspections of hardware, software, documentation, training materials, and data packages.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate's degree in QA/Engineering

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a remote Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM program. The role emphasizes implementing and auditing QA/QC processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and documentation to ensure contractual compliance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years in QA/QC, defense or aerospace experience, and strong root-cause analysis skills.