Quality Engineer - Spacecraft Testing

Overview

Title:
Quality Engineer – Spacecraft Testing

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Shift: M–F, 7 AM–4 PM

We’re seeking a Quality Engineer (QE) to support Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) for spacecraft, including Thermal Vacuum, Dynamic, Propulsion, and EMI testing. This role may require off-shift, weekend, and overtime work to support 24/7 test operations.

• Ensure compliance with procedures and customer requirements during EVT.
• Support pre-/post-test reviews, ensuring setups, calibrations, and signoffs are complete.
• Document and disposition nonconformances/test flags in TIPQA/JIRA.
• Assist with operational tasks (e.g., solar array integration, installations, bus movements).
• Participate in daily planning/updates with customer and cross-functional teams.
• Lead/support RCCA activities.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering + 3+ years’ Quality Engineering experience (Aerospace preferred).
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO
  9001, QMS procedures, and customer contract compliance.
• Strong RCCA, communication, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; EVT experience strongly preferred.

• Location:
  
  Rochester, NY area
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Space Research and Technology

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