Quality Assurance Specialist 2 #3508049

Cocoa Beach, FL, USA | Full Time Position Description Summary: APT Research is hiring an Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Orion Quality Assurance Specialist 2 on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This person will perform quality assurance direct Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), oversight/ insight surveillances and provide QAS support to EGS Orion Program in SA-F division. 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: + Perform insight/oversight of processing for the Orion Program. This effort will be focused on processing critical flight hardware and Ground System Equipment (GSE) + Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic + Performs Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs) and tracks associated nonconformances + Identifies quality & safety issues and potential concerns that need to be documented and addressed + Monitoring of contractor processing schedule to identify operations containing key processes that can be targeted for surveillance inspections and inline assessments + Performs inspections, surveillance and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test and checkout of aerospace flight hardware and GSE + Performs acceptance of flight hardware/GSE, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs Required Experience/Education: + Education: High School Diploma + Experience: 4 years of Quality Assurance experience with complex systems + Background in aerospace industry or military experience and familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles + · Excellent verbal and written communication skills + · Must be able to interact and develop excellent working relationships with various customers, peers, and management within and outside of KSC S&MA Organization Security Clearance Requirement: + Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required) and be able to pass a background investigation & drug test. Preferred Experience: + Quality background with experience overseeing operations associated with complex systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.) + Ability to read/ interpret drawings, requirements, specifications + Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities + Experience auditing Quality Management Systems (performing audits, compliance, and requirements assessments) + Technical experience with aerospace industry or military work experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and other system utilized on aircraft or aerospace vehicles + Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. + Ability to work with electronic processing/data systems for the processing of flight hardware documentation Essential Job Functions: Work Environment: + Office environment and KSC Flight hardware and Ground support Testing Facilities + 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.) <10% Physical Requirements: + Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk + Ability to climb stairs and standing for extended periods of time + 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. 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