Space Systems Assurance Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer/Manager to develop, manage, and implement the mission assurance program for space flight systems. You will lead QA, software QA, configuration management, and inspection activities on space flight projects.

You will build trusted relationships with sponsors and internal teams, document project-specific mission assurance plans, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent training in engineering or related field.
• Have 7+ years of experience in safety or mission assurance for space/aerospace systems.
• Hold current NASA/IPC workmanship inspection certifications (J-STD-001 with space addendum, NASA-STD-8739.1/8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• Understand mechanical/electrical drawings, statements of work, purchase orders, and contract docs; proficient in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more space flight projects ensuring quality and system assurance requirements are defined and compliant.
• Lead mission assurance efforts and provide direction to SMEs.
• Develop relationships with sponsors, management, engineering, fabrication, and test teams to ensure QA requirements.
• Document and implement project-specific mission assurance plans for space flight systems.
• Review plans and docs for contractual and institutional mission assurance compliance.
• Perform inspections of flight hardware to verify conformance to requirements.
• Implement a closed-loop nonconformance process for space flight systems.
• Support day-to-day sponsored space flight programs, coordinate inspections and QA activities.

Skills

Mission assurance

Quality assurance

Configuration management

Audits

Supplier management

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer/Manager to develop, manage, and implement the mission assurance program for space flight systems. You will lead QA, software QA, configuration management, and inspection activities on space flight projects.

You will build trusted relationships with sponsors and internal teams, document project-specific mission assurance plans, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and AS9100 standards.