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Quality Systems Engineer

Astrion · Huntsville, AL, US

Spotted 1d agoFull-time

Job details

Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 28, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026
Job description

About this role

QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERLOCATION: Huntsville AL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Secret, ability to obtain oneCERTIFICATION: n/aTRAVEL: 0-10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineerin the Huntsville, AL area. The position supports the USSF Space Systems Command Launch Assured Access to Space Launch Acquisition Directorate (SSC/AAL). The candidate will support quality engineering responsibilities and activities of the non-recurring design validation of New Entrant Launch Service Providers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS* Must have an active or current and transferable DoD Secret clearance (or higher). Must be able to maintain the required clearance.

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality or Industrial Engineering.
  • Must be able to interact effectively with USSF, NASA, NRO, Launch Vehicle, subcontractors, etc.
  • Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Information Technology systems and databases including Jira and Confluence.
  • Minimum of 10 years of directly related experience, which must include:

+ Design, test, manufacture, and operation of systems, processes, personnel, and organizations

+ Experience in supporting reviews of design, manufacturing, quality, test, procedures, anomaly resolution

+ Risk assessments and actionable recommendations and mitigations

+ Experience in planning and conducting quality process audits

+ Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training

+ Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management

RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide Launch Vehicle Quality Systems Engineering expertise.

  • Perform and support quality engineering functions such as process gap assessments, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight analyses.
  • Perform quality engineering functions such as assessment of LV design, manufacturing methods, procedures, tooling, facilities, infrastructure, personnel qualifications, non-conformance assessment, material review boards, corrective action reports, calibration, environmental controls, quality assurance, non-destructive examinations, safety methods, regulations, supplier management, and transportation.
  • Prepare and conduct quality process audits including developing the audit plan and checklist, and writing the final report.
  • Plan, coordinate, brief, support Design Certification Reviews, program reviews, and other meetings.
  • Perform technical and engineering data management, such as data mining and reporting.
  • Collaborate with USSF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corporation, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), Subcontractors, and Launch Site Personnel.
  • Prepare weekly and other written evaluations and reports of a technical nature.
  • Performing Knowledge Capture, Process Definition, preparing and providing training.
  • Preparing and giving written and verbal presentations and reports to senior engineers and management.

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