Spaceflight Quality Assurance Engineer

relativedynamics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Relative Dynamics is seeking a senior Quality Assurance professional to support space flight hardware QA at supplier sites and in-house. The role requires extensive experience with cleanroom processes, FRBs, and NASA standards, with periodic travel and potential evening/weekend shifts.

The QE will oversee inspections, document nonconformances, and collaborate with contractors, GSFC personnel, and program teams to ensure readiness for launch.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) + years in manufacturing, assembly and/or quality assurance of space flight hardware.
• Experience supporting critical path FRBs for NASA projects.
• Able to work long hours in cleanroom environments and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Review processes including PCB quality, workmanship, coatings, soldering, ESD and cleanroom controls.
• Perform inspections such as pre-cap, 100% solder joints, conformal coatings, and final workmanship checks.
• Monitor quality controls, data capture, corrective actions, and nonconformance reporting.
• Support MRRs/TRRs, supplier quality management, and calibration traceability.
• Coordinate with contractors, GSFC staff, and program management on QA approvals.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Diplomatic Sensitivity

Team Collaboration

Self-Starter

Risk Management

Education

Experience-based QA emphasis

Tools

MS Office

GSFC Database

Meta Knowledge Management

Remote Access

Job description

Relative Dynamics is seeking a senior Quality Assurance professional to support space flight hardware QA at supplier sites and in-house. The role requires extensive experience with cleanroom processes, FRBs, and NASA standards, with periodic travel and potential evening/weekend shifts.

The QE will oversee inspections, document nonconformances, and collaborate with contractors, GSFC personnel, and program teams to ensure readiness for launch.