Overview

Quality Engineer

Location: Huntsville AL

Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret clearance

 

Astrion is searching for candidates for a Quality Engineer in the Huntsville, AL area. The position supports the USSF Space Systems Command Launch Assured Access to Space Launch Acquisition Directorate (SSC/AAL). The candidate will support quality engineering responsibilities and activities of the non-recurring design validation of New Entrant Launch Service Providers.

Provide Launch Vehicle Quality Systems Engineering expertisePerform and support quality engineering functions such as process gap assessments, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight analyses.Perform quality engineering functions such as assessment of LV design, manufacturing methods, procedures, tooling, facilities, infrastructure, personnel qualifications, non-conformance assessment, material review boards, corrective action reports, calibration, environmental controls, quality assurance, non-destructive examinations, safety methods, regulations, supplier management, and transportation.Prepare and conduct quality process audits including developing the audit plan and checklist, and writing the final report.Plan, coordinate, brief, support Design Certification Reviews, program reviews, and other meetings.Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.Collaborate with USSF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Subcontractors, and Launch Site Personnel.Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training.Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

Requirements:

Must have an active or current and transferable DoD secret clearance (or higher).  Must be able to maintain the required clearance.Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or Industrial Engineering.Minimum of 10 years of directly related experience, which must include:Design, test, manufacture, and operation of systems, processes, personnel, and organizationsExperience in supporting reviews of design, manufacturing, quality, test, procedures, anomaly resolutionRisk assessments and actionable recommendations and mitigationsExperience in planning and conducting quality process auditsPerforming Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing trainingPreparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and managementMust be able to interact effectively with USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle, subcontractors, etc.Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Information Technology systems and databases including Jira and Confluence.