Spaceflight Systems Assurance Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer to help develop and implement a space flight system’s mission assurance program, including quality, inspections, supplier management, and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in mission assurance, NASA/IPC certifications, ability to read drawings, strong communication, travel about 10%, and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of mission assurance experience in space/aerospace.
• Current or recent NASA and IPC workmanship inspection certifications.
• Ability to understand mechanical/electrical drawings; proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet tight schedules.
• Willingness to travel (minimum ~10%) and work in clean rooms.
• Active Secret clearance with potential to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement mission assurance requirements across projects.
• Perform hardware inspections and support supplier management.
• Review plans and documentation for compliance with requirements.
• Develop and maintain mission assurance processes and documentation.
• Support spacecraft integration, test, and launch activities.
• Improve project requirements processes and QA documentation.

Skills

Bachelor degree or equivalent

2+ years mission assurance

NASA/IPC certifications

Read mechanical/electrical drawings

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Travel ~10%

Top Secret clearance eligibility

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking a Systems Assurance Engineer to help develop and implement a space flight system’s mission assurance program, including quality, inspections, supplier management, and lifecycle processes.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in mission assurance, NASA/IPC certifications, ability to read drawings, strong communication, travel about 10%, and eligibility for a Top Secret clearance.