RSi is looking to fill a
Quality Assurance Specialist 3 - Engineering Technician IV (SCA LCAT 30084) position to support our
NASA customer on the Safety, Mission Assurance Engineering Contract (SMAEC). The Quality Assurance Specialist 3 supports the development of the EVA Suit for lunar activity.
Summary of duties include but are not limited to: - Conduct detailed inspections, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with technical requirements, regulations, and quality management systems.
- Perform advanced, hands-on quality assurance activities for hardware or software across all phases of the critical system life cycle, including design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operations.
- Investigate complex quality issues using a wide range of analytical methods; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure proper controls are maintained throughout critical processes.
- Maintain documentation, reporting, and tracking of nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement efforts.
- Provide guidance and technical support to junior QA personnel; contribute to process improvements and best-practice development.
- Report progress, risks, and quality challenges to supervisor or manager.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and functional programs to plan and execute complex assignments.
Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- Min 5 years of education or experience in quality assurance
- In-depth knowledge in the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of critical hardware
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications:- Previous experience with NASA quality inspections
- Proficiency operating test and measurement equipment and tools
- Experience in avionics and/or hardware/software integration, or process controls
- Familiarity with manufacturing/test, functions, and ability to interpret drawings
- Experience supporting quality assurance in highly regulated or mission-critical environments
- Advanced knowledge of auditing techniques, inspection methods, and quality system compliance
- Background investigating and resolving complex quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Experience working cross-functionally with various teams and able to work well with a variety of disciplines
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment: - Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing/production floor settings
- Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, or machinery typical of a manufacturing or test environment.
- Telework is available based on Customer's needs
Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):- Role involves periods of standing, walking, or performing manual inspection tasks, along with desk-based documentation and reporting.
- Light lifting (typically up to 20 pounds)
Other: Favorable determination of background checks and verifications to include education verification and past employment, NASA NAC or any other required for program access. NASA requires a Public Trust background investigation that is conducted during employment
- You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents.
- You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to JSC.
- Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.
