Remote QA/QC Specialist – NATO SATCOM

Fairwinds Technologies, L; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a remote QA/QC Specialist to oversee quality processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and documentation for a NATO SATCOM program. The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, NATO standards, ISO systems, and customer expectations while supporting deployable SATCOM capabilities.

The ideal candidate will implement QMS, audit readiness, and defect management, coordinating with cross‑functional teams in a remote, full‑time

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent military or defense‑industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, or Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor ISO 9001, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, and NATO quality requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP).
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements through QASPs and AQLs.
• Conduct inspections of hardware, software, documents, and data packages.
• Verify product conformity before customer delivery and acceptance.
• Administer defect tracking and non‑conformance reporting processes.
• Plan and participate in audits (internal, supplier, process, customer, product).
• Support FAT, SAT, TRR, ERM, PSA, and FSA reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Auditing

Defect tracking

Process improvement

Quality metrics

Education

Associate’s degree in QA/Engineering/Related field

Equivalent military or defense‑industry experience

Tools

Quality Management System

AQAP 2110 knowledge

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a remote QA/QC Specialist to oversee quality processes across engineering, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and documentation for a NATO SATCOM program. The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, NATO standards, ISO systems, and customer expectations while supporting deployable SATCOM capabilities.

The ideal candidate will implement QMS, audit readiness, and defect management, coordinating with cross‑functional teams in a remote, full‑time