Spaceflight Hardware Quality Engineer

METECS • Houston, TX

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About The Position

METECS is seeking an experienced Spaceflight Hardware Quality Engineer to support the development, fabrication, assembly, test, acceptance, and delivery of spaceflight hardware. The role collaborates with engineers, technicians, suppliers, test organizations, and quality leadership to apply aerospace quality requirements throughout the hardware lifecycle, with broad involvement in engineering and hardware quality activities.

METECS provides engineering and applied technology solutions for NASA, commercial spaceflight, and other technically demanding applications. Its work spans human spaceflight, modeling and simulation, robotics, software, embedded systems, and system integration and test. Technical professionals collaborate across disciplines throughout the project lifecycle, with opportunities to contribute beyond traditional discipline boundaries and see their direct impact on delivered solutions.

Citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required. METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent applicable aerospace quality experience.
• Demonstrated quality experience supporting aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability hardware.
• Practical experience with hardware inspection, configuration and traceability, nonconformance, corrective action, and acceptance documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and hardware requirements.
• Sound technical judgment, problem-solving ability, and a practical approach to quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying an AS9100-based aerospace Quality Management System.
• Supplier-quality or supplier-audit experience.
• Familiarity with aerospace workmanship requirements, ESD/FOD controls, and controlled assembly processes.
• Experience leading quality investigations, corrective actions, or cross-functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, work instructions, inspection plans, and test procedures for applicable quality requirements.
• Define inspection requirements and verify compliance during receiving, assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Ensure configuration, traceability, inspection, test, and acceptance records are complete and accurate.
• Evaluate discrepancies and nonconformances and support Material Review Board, root-cause, and corrective-action activities.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluation, audits, and corrective actions.
• Participate in engineering, manufacturing, test-readiness, qualification, and acceptance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level