Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring an Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Quality Assurance Specialist 2 on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS III) contract in Kennedy Space Center, FL. This person will perform Quality Assurance direct Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), oversight/insight surveillances, and provide QAS support to EGS Program in SA-F division. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware, Ground System Equipment (GSE), and integration.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

· Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatic.

· Performs inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test and checkout of aerospace flight hardware and GSE.

· Performs assessments & process proofing of contractor's operations, Quality Management System (QMS), work procedures, and operational processes to ensure products/services are produced per quality and engineering requirements.

· Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of the contractor's QMS activities.

· Provides direct input to SA-F Quality management with respect to contractor performance.

· Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs.

· Performs Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), In-Line assessments, and track associated nonconformances.

· Provides QAS support to Quality Engineer (QE) Teams with projects, surveillance(s), audits/assessments, and miscellaneous operational tasks as necessary.

· Address nonconformances and document technical issues.

· Identifies quality/safety issues and potential concerns that need to be documented and addressed.

Required Experience/Education:

· Education: High School Diploma

· Experience: 4 years of Quality Assurance experience with complex systems

· Background in aerospace industry or military experience

· Familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles

Security Clearance Requirement:

· Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test.

Preferred Experience:

· Quality background with experience in overseeing operations associated with complex systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.).

· Technical background with aerospace industry or military work experience and familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles/ payloads, military systems is desired.

· Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.

· Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities.

· Clear, accurate, and concise communication and writing skills.

· Proficiency with personal computers, specifically with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications.

· Must be able to interact and develop excellent working relationships with various customers, peers, and management within and outside of KSC S&MA.

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

· Office environment and KSC Flight hardware processing and Ground support Testing Facilities

· Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written

· Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

· Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

· Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk

· Ability to climb stairs

· Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement

· Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.