Quality Assurance Specialist II

JES Tech•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the Quality Assurance inspection team on the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Safety and Mission Assurance Engineering Contract. The role performs inspections to verify compliance with applicable specifications, procedures, and requirements across multiple JSC programs, divisions, and projects. The specialist works with quality engineers, technicians, QA records clerks, and operations staff to support field activities, inspections, testing, and documentation. The position performs inspections of electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components during fabrication, installation, assembly, testing, modification, or repair. Inspections follow approved instructions, guidelines, and specifications. The specialist may witness basic hardware tests and test setups, document results, and prepare discrepancy documentation. Work is performed under the guidance of a lead or higher-grade inspector as needed, with opportunities to handle increasingly complex assignments over time. The specialist supports compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan and applicable policies and procedures, as well as safety, health, and environmental requirements. The position requires training and on-the-job training to become familiar with assigned hardware, equipment, processes, and inspection tools. The role may involve serving as the sole inspector for limited-scope or minor work areas and maintaining flexibility to support QA floor coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal technical instructions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency, including email, document management, and basic software applications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, grasping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling items over 20 lbs.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing, testing, or a related technical field.
Familiarity with manufacturing or test environments.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Prior experience working in regulated or high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Assurance inspections of electromechanical systems, subsystems, and components during fabrication, installation, assembly, testing, modification, or repair, following approved instructions, guidelines, and specifications.
Coordinate inspection assignments with engineering, operations, and technical personnel.
Witness basic hardware tests and test setups, document results, and prepare discrepancy documentation as required.
Ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan and applicable policies and procedures.
Support safety, health, and environmental requirements; follow company and site safety policies and report potential safety concerns.
Participate in required training and on-the-job training to become familiar with assigned hardware, equipment, processes, and inspection tools.
Perform inspections under the guidance of a lead or higher-grade inspector as needed, and serve as the sole inspector for limited-scope or minor work areas when appropriate.
Prepare discrepancy documentation with guidance from senior inspectors when judgment or interpretation is required.
Maintain flexibility in task assignments to support adequate QA floor coverage.
Develop the ability to handle increasingly complex inspection assignments over time.
Perform other duties as assigned.