Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong electrical engineering background is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary EEE parts technical advisor to Strategic Program customers, guiding them through development phases including Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Qualification Reviews
• Interpret and communicate complex military and NASA specifications (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD,) in accessible terms for customer engineering teams
• Support proposal activities by providing EEE parts technical input, risk assessments, and cost/schedule impacts for various quality grade levels
• Participate in program reviews and provide status on EEE parts qualification, screening, and supplier readiness
• Develop and maintain customer-facing guidance documents, training materials, and technical bulletins
• Oversee piece-part qualification testing including screening, Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), and Quality Conformance Inspection (QCI)
• Review Source Control Drawings (SoCDs)
• Maintain currency with evolving specifications, industry alerts, and lessons learned affecting EEE parts
• Evaluate vendor capability to support EEE parts procurement for space and defense applications
• Conduct or coordinate supplier audits for non-QPL/QML manufacturers to ensure compliance with program requirements
• Manage supplier corrective actions related to EEE parts quality escapes
• Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, incoming yield, and quality metrics
• Evaluate and approve procurement sources, ensuring parts are obtained from Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs) or authorized/franchised distributors only
• Implement counterfeit parts avoidance measures and support suspect part investigations
• Coordinate with suppliers on screening, lot qualification, and traceability documentation requirements
• Maintain traceability records including lot date codes, manufacturer identification, and serial numbers as required by program grade level
• Process and track GIDEP alerts and problem advisories; assess impact on program hardware and coordinate corrective actions
• Support development and maintenance of EEE Parts Management Plans for assigned programs
• Generate metrics and reports on EEE parts qualification status, supplier performance, and program compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve EEE parts selection, procurement, and qualification processes
• Contribute to lessons learned documentation and incorporation into program practices
• Support internal training on EEE parts requirements for program teams, quality engineers, and procurement personnel
• Contribute to updates of organizational procedures and best practices for EEE parts management
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

• highly competitive benefits
• flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
• Sign on Bonus Available