Space Hardware QA Engineer II | Flexible Schedule

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to facilitate HRCRs and SECRs, coordinating reviews and documenting actions to ensure project quality. The role partners with QA leads and engineers to uphold stringent hardware standards across procurement, integration, and launch stages.

Responsibilities include QA activities, investigations of nonconformances, and applying Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance processes and prevent defects while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree… Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with 3 years experience; or a Master’s degree in similar teams with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge in Quality Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Supplier Management, Audits, Inspection techniques (non-destructive, electronics, mechanical), or Manufacturing processes.
• Understanding and wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in the above areas in support of a large aerospace company.
• Knowledge of applicable industry and standards in design, engineering, fabrication, integration, test and launch of space‑flight hardware.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both mechanical and electronic hardware assurance methods (inspection, test, analysis).
• Experience in developing and maintaining Quality Assurance processes, plans and procedures.
• Understanding of risks and risk management approaches.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Desired additional qualifications for the position include Understanding of electronic/electrical/electromechanical, optical and mechanical manufacturing processes and associated inspection methods, understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.), Process Variation, and Deming’s approach to Systems and experience in fabrication and inspection of ASICs hybrid microcircuits, MCMs, crystal oscillators and relays.
• Previous experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, test engineer, design engineer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Hardware Record Certification Reviews (HRCRs) and Support Equipment Certification Reviews (SECRs).
• Coordinate review preparation, set up project reviews structures, coordinate and facilitate review meetings, documenting discussions, and tracking action items through mission Launch.
• Partner with HQA Leads, Mission Assurance Management, Cognizant Engineers, and project personnel to ensure delivery reviews are executed smoothly and consistently across stakeholders.
• Interact with project leadership and industry partners through training, collaboration, and coordination, assisting teams with understanding expectations and supporting closure of action items to maintain project schedule.
• Perform Hardware Quality Assurance Level II activities, such as verifying inspection points and workmanship standards, conducting investigations, and contributing to QA processes across procurement, integration, and delivery.
• Support process improvements through Lean Six Sigma, Control Charts, Pareto Charts and other QA tools.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Industrial Systems Engineering

Configuration Management

Audits

Inspection techniques

Manufacturing processes

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ISO 9001/AS9100

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to facilitate HRCRs and SECRs, coordinating reviews and documenting actions to ensure project quality. The role partners with QA leads and engineers to uphold stringent hardware standards across procurement, integration, and launch stages.

Responsibilities include QA activities, investigations of nonconformances, and applying Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance processes and prevent defects while supporting