Space Systems Assurance Lead

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); In loco; USD 105.000 - 290.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer/Manager to help develop and implement a space flight system's mission assurance program. You will lead mission assurance efforts, coordinate inspections, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with NASA/IPC standards.

You will travel 10% or more, collaborate with Sponsors, engineering, fabrication, and test teams, and support spacecraft integration, test, and launch activities.

Competenze

• Bachelor degree or equivalent training, certification, and experience in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in safety or mission assurance for space or aerospace systems.
• Current NASA and IPC workmanship inspection certifications (J-STD-001 with space addendum, NASA-STD-8739.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings and documentation; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present project status to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel (minimum 10%), work in clean rooms, and occasionally work long hours and weekends.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.

Mansioni

• Support one or more space flight projects ensuring quality and system assurance requirements are defined and compliant.
• Direct and/or perform software quality, configuration management, inspections, audits, and other mission assurance activities.
• Lead the mission assurance effort for a space flight system and provide direction to SME(s).
• Develop project-specific mission assurance plans and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review project plans and documentation for mission assurance compliance.
• Perform inspections of flight hardware to verify conformance to requirements.
• Implement a closed-loop nonconformance process and disposition of nonconformances.
• Assist Sponsored space flight programs with spacecraft integration, test, and launch activities.

Conoscenze

Mission assurance

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Formazione

Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree

Strumenti

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer/Manager to help develop and implement a space flight system's mission assurance program. You will lead mission assurance efforts, coordinate inspections, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with NASA/IPC standards.

You will travel 10% or more, collaborate with Sponsors, engineering, fabrication, and test teams, and support spacecraft integration, test, and launch activities.