Senior Mission Assurance Lead

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Genesis Non-Union Personnel Regular Full Time Senior Management Lanham, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Senior Mission Assurance Lead establishes, executes, and oversees the quality management framework for the operational reliability and mission success of advanced missile and spacecraft systems. The role ensures engineering designs are properly implemented and adhere to program quality, workmanship, and systems engineering metrics. The Lead serves as the primary authority for ensuring that all hardware, software, and systems conform to mission-success requirements.

• Create required mission-assurance documentation, requirements, guidance, and processes to support mission success and hardware reliability over the mission life.
• Oversee parts and material quality, including nonconformance and Material Review Board (MRB) activities, Parts Review Board (PRB) activities, inspection criteria, certification and certification tracking, life and reliability analysis and controls, and process controls.
• Perform engineering drawing checking and technical document review, including schematics, Bills of Material (BOMs), Altered Item Drawings, Machine Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, test plans and procedures, and test reports.
• Develop and manage the nonconformance and discrepancy handling/reporting process, including root-cause and corrective-action criteria; ensure proper execution; and address defect detection, contamination, and resolution.
• Lead root-cause failure investigations and perform predictive risk assessments.
• Conduct hardware and software test-readiness and flight-readiness reviews.
• Create program material in support of Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Oversee configuration management, including the document and drawing review and release cycle.
• Establish and maintain ESD controls and training; provide team-member part-handling training when required; and support Ordinance Safety and Safety training.
• Audit critical suppliers and regularly present technical risk posture to program leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Ten or more years of experience in quality engineering, mission assurance, and/or systems engineering within the aerospace or defense sector
• Expert knowledge of aerospace quality standards
• Proficiency in failure-analysis methodologies, including FMEA and FRACAS
• Ability to maintain a SECRET-level U.S. Government Security Clearance

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
• We encourage applications from veterans and individuals with diverse experiences.
• Our hiring practices are designed to promote equal employment opportunities for all.