Quality Engineer

Safety Mission Assurance Verification & Test Engineer

APT Research is hiring a Safety Mission Assurance Verification & Test Engineer to support a commercial space station in Houston, TX. The role focuses on quality assurance for critical flight hardware, ground support equipment, and system integration.

• Work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyroc, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, test, and checkout of flight hardware and GSE.
• Assess quality controls and verification.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions.
• Support all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Read and interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Assist in the development of Starlab's Quality Management System.
• Support internal and external supplier audits for Starlab.
• Evaluate the adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of contractors’ QMS activities.
• Provide input to program Quality Management regarding contractor performance.
• Accept flight hardware/GSE, conduct receiving inspections, and review Acceptance Data Packs.
• Execute Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), in‑line assessments, and track associated nonconformances.
• Serve as QAS support for Quality Engineers and Systems Engineer teams.
• Document technical issues.
• Identify quality/safety issues and potential concerns that need documentation and remediation.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 10 years of Quality Assurance/QMS experience.
• Background in aerospace industry or military experience.
• Familiarity with systems used on aerospace or aircraft vehicles.
• Quality Auditor experience.
• Pressure system familiarity.
• Knowledge of NASA Workmanship STD 8739.
• Track S&MA verifications for milestone renewals.
• Perform S&MA oversight for flight readiness & certification processes.

Must be able to receive a secret clearance if needed.

• Quality background overseeing operations for complex systems.
• Technical background in aerospace or military work with familiarity of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other aerospace systems.
• Reading and interpretation of drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Experience with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR).
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions skills.
• Familiarization with Aerospace Quality Management Systems.
• Internal and external supplier auditing experience.
• Monitoring and evaluating contractor processing activities.
• Clear, accurate, concise communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with customers, peers, and management within and outside of Starlab S&MA.

• Remote hybrid work environment, home office with ability to support the customer office location.
• Clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbal and written.
• Professional interaction with coworkers, management, and customers.

Domestic travel within the U.S. is required.

• Sitting for extended periods at a workstation/desks.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

• Work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Appropriate work attire that does not pose a safety risk or hazard.

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Employment is offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status. APT Research, Inc. participates in E‑Verify.

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