Quality Engineer

Job ID: 4193

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will report to the Quality, Safety, & Mission Assurance Manager and perform quality-engineering activities in support of meeting program requirements. Duties may include tasks such as reviewing and approving drawing packages, acting as a witness for acceptance tests, interpreting contractual requirements, coordinating specifications for the purchase of goods and services, performing final inspections on deliverable hardware, preparing end-item data package documentation, identifying and implementing process improvements, and/or leading efforts to address and resolve nonconforming product issues.

The selected candidate may also be involved with supporting various activities associated with the organization’s AS9100D-certified Quality Management System (QMS) processes including, but not limited to customer satisfaction, internal audits, nonconformity control and corrective action, improvement initiatives, and product assurance.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating, processing, and dispositioning of nonconforming products and anomalies
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawings, plans, and procedures
• Interfacing with Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineers to improve design and procedures
• Interfacing with subcontractors and customers to resolve quality problems
• Performing first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure adherence to applicable standards
• Performing audits on internal and subcontractor procedures
• Creating and reviewing customer and subcontract deliverables
• Completing and managing end item technical data packages
• Frequent customer communication and interaction
• Actively representing quality engineering during critical design and test readiness reviews

• BS in a physical science, engineering, or business operation field
• At least 7 years of quality assurance or quality engineering experience
• Knowledge of the ISO9001 or AS9100D Quality System Standards
• Ability to read two dimensional drawings and interpret applicable drawing notes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work well independently or on a team
• Ability to facilitate and promote the use of problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience in working with electronics and electronic circuits
• Quality Assurance experience in a research and development environment, aerospace and defense, and/or comparable industry
• Use of statistical analysis techniques
• Active DoD security clearance

Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].