NASA Lunar Program – Quality Assurance of Axiom’s EVA Suit

Banner Quality Management Inc•Houston, TX

18d•Remote

About The Position

BQMI has an exciting and rewarding position supporting NASA’s missions to the Moon and Mars. The Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Engineering Contract (SMAEC III) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston is looking for an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Specialist 2 to support the development, verification, and certification of EVA Suits for Lunar missions. Come join our team and help us continue the mission of space exploration.

Requirements

Foundation of basic skills and underlying knowledge, typically acquired through appropriate experience in inspection, manufacturing, auditing, maintenance, or similar work.
Skill in interpreting technical data, data analysis, report writing, drawings, interpreting regulations and other guideline material and a practical understanding of the role of quality assurance.
Knowledgeable of the assurance of quality for all phases of the mission life-cycle including design, procurement, manufacturing, auditing, assembly, testing, and operations.
Knowledgeable with the basic quality assurance procedures and techniques, pertinent regulations and program requirements and quality management systems.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret verbal and written instructions.
Proficiency operating test and measurement equipment and tools.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods required to support processing.
Must be a team player and able to work well with a variety of disciplines.
Experience in avionics and/or hardware/software integration, or process controls.
Familiarity with manufacturing/test, functions, and ability to interpret drawings.
Adheres to published safety procedures.
Flexibility on task assignments is necessary to ensure proper floor coverage for Quality Assurance team.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Min 5 years of education or experience in inspection or related field as a technician.
Previous experience with NASA quality inspections.
Basic knowledge and use of personal computers with typical business software.
Excellent organizational, documentation, written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be comfortable interfacing with a variety of individuals at all levels.
Must be self-motivated to work in an office or technical environment or remotely if the situation requires it.
Maintain high standard of performance in complex assignments without direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to make good judgment decisions relative to routine quality requirements, methods, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NASA quality inspections
Experience with NASA EVA activities

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Assurance inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
Perform inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems.
Inspect components during fabrication, installation, assembly, testing, modifications, or repairs.
Perform product verification via Mandatory Inspection Points and Government Mandatory Inspection Points.
May perform receiving inspection on test articles, and test support equipment.
Documents discrepancies for facilities and hardware.
Witness assembly of hardware and facility/test buildup.
Witness and verify technician workmanship.
Witness test build-up configuration and tests.
Verify contamination control requirements.
Adheres to published safety procedures.