Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Starlab LLC Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination (CLD) in New Orleans, LA. This person will perform quality assurance Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), oversight/insight surveillances, and provide QAS support to US suppliers. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware, ground support equipment and system 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 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.
• Generate and assign Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)
• Perform Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
• Provide support for all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Provide support for the development of Starlab's Quality Management System.
• Provide support for Internal/external auditing of Starlab suppliers.
• Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of the contractor's QMS activities.
• Provides direct input to program Quality management with respect to contractor performance.
• Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs.
• Performs Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), 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: BA/BS or equivalent years' experience
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of Quality Assurance/QMS experience
• Background in aerospace industry or military experience
• Familiarity with systems used in aerospace or aircraft vehicles
• Quality Auditor Experience
• Pressure Systems Familiarization

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to receive secret clearance if needed

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 with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR)
• IPC Specialist Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies)
• NASA Workmanship STD 8739 (or equivalent) Training:
  • Cable Harness and Crimp Inspection
  • Surface Mount Soldering Inspection
  • Through Hole Soldering Inspection
  • Conformal Coating and Staking Inspection
  • ESD Control
  • Lithium Battery Handling
  • Fiber Optic Terminations Inspection
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
• Familiarization with Aerospace Quality Management Systems
• Internal/external supplier auditing
• 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 Starlab S&MA.

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Primarily work at the customer offices at the Michoud Assembly Facility.
• 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.) <20%

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.