Hardware Quality Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our Systems and Operations Assurance Department, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in the design, manufacturing, integration, and testing of space systems hardware.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply fundamental Quality Engineering expertise and concepts across a full program lifecycle
  • Identify and evaluate risks, trade-offs, and mitigation plans for tailored QA requirements
  • Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Participate in gated design and hardware production readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, PSR) providing technical assessments and recommendations to customers
  • Perform electronic hardware mandatory inspections at prime contractors and sub-tier suppliers/subcontractors
  • Perform independent pedigree, End Item Data Package and Hardware Acceptance reviews
  • Develop and execute process and product assessments and audits beginning with audit/assessment planning through verification of corrective and/or preventive actions
  • Deliver independent, data-driven technical advice and feedback to management and customers through effective, compelling verbal and written communication
  • Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field in science
  • 10 years of technical experience as a quality or manufacturing Engineer in aerospace-related manufacturing
  • Experience with QMS standards including ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
  • Experience with workmanship standards including IPC J-STD-001 and NASA 8739.x series
  • Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues
  • Experience performing audits and participating on Independent Review Teams (IRTs)
  • Familiarity with industry compliance standards and contract flow down
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and nonconformance reports
  • Ability to travel to contractor and/or government facilities (estimated 30% of time on travel)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience contributing to program reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, and PSR
  • Experience contributing to anomaly and failure investigations including MRB and FRB
  • Experience planning and conducting AS9100 QMS audits
  • Experience performing root cause analysis
What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$103,000 - $143,200 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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