Remote QA/QC Specialist with Secret Clearance

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM terminal program. The role focuses on implementing and monitoring quality processes across engineering, production, testing, logistics, documentation, training, and in-service support to meet contractual and NATO/NQA standards.

The position is remote-friendly, with eligibility based on employment registration; active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in QA/QC/Quality management.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, government programs.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action programs.
• Experience in regulated quality management environments.
• Experience with defect management, process improvement, and quality metrics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality management processes across the contract lifecycle.
• Support 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 QASP.
• Measure and report performance against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).
• Inspect hardware, software, documentation, and training materials.
• Verify product conformity before delivery and acceptance.
• Administer defect tracking and non-conformance reporting.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Plan and participate in internal, supplier, process, and product audits.
• Support FAT, SAT, TRR, ERM, PSA, and FSA activities.
• Review contractual deliverables for completeness and traceability.
• Support configuration audits and change-management verification.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and corrective actions.
• Monitor sustainment, warranty quality, repair activities, and supply-chain compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Audits

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in QA/Engineering

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist to support a multinational NATO SATCOM terminal program. The role focuses on implementing and monitoring quality processes across engineering, production, testing, logistics, documentation, training, and in-service support to meet contractual and NATO/NQA standards.

The position is remote-friendly, with eligibility based on employment registration; active Secret clearance is required.