The
Quality Engineer will support the NASA space program, specifically, SMA work on Liquid Engines for the SLS Program located in
Merritt Island, FL. RESPONSIBILITIES:- Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and coordinating assignments; plans and developing S&MA engineering and assurance activity that may have an important effect on major programs.
- Perform reviews and assessments of QA/QE documentation for compliance with NASA policy, Marshall Management System (MMS), Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate Organizational Instructions and Program Specific Requirements. Examples include Work Authorization Documents (WADs), Engine Installation Work Instructions, Acceptance Data Packages, etc.
- Support the preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation and processes for all COFR and other milestone reviews.
- Participate in Government milestone reviews to evaluate certification requirements affecting design, safety, production, testing, and operation.
- Develop Metrics as needed.
- Perform drawing and procurement documentation review.
- Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.- This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or a related field.
- Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
- In lieu of degree: Candidates with 9+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
- Knowledge of NASA S&MA requirements in support of the design, development and execution of NASA Science and technology managed projects.
- Possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9000 quality management system requirements.
- Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets.
- Previous experience with liquid engines required.
- Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings, material selection, and KSC software, databases and tools.
DESIRED:- Experience in an insight, risk-based, or COTs type contracts as well as compliance-based contract and services is highly desirable.
- Launch Vehicle Integration experience.
- Experience working with NASA/DoD flight hardware in a manufacturing and production environment.
- Integrated product team experience.
WORK LOCATION: - This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
- Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
- This position will require periodic shift work and (paid) overtime.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.
