Product Assurance Specialist

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective, jet‑powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid‑tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top‑note jet‑powered subscale targets has established us as a go‑to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

The Product Assurance Specialist assists Quality Engineers with the design, development, and execution of quality assurance and control systems. Ensures end item deliverable products meet all customer/agency quality and functional requirements. This position will have responsibilities and assignments locally at KUAS Sacramento, Oklahoma City and/or on CONUS or OCONUS deployment sites.

• Participates in design reviews, prepares inspection plans based on drawing requirements, and compares manufacturing instructions per drawing requirements.
• Develops solutions to prevent and/or resolve product and manufacturing process non‑conformances.
• Performs validation of First Articles.
• Perform process surveillance activity on product non‑conformances throughout their lifecycle.
• Participates in or leads continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap and reduce rework operations.
• Participates in or leads root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Supports the Quality Inspectors ensuring products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Reviews and/or prepares documentation to support product/system delivery, including configuration and documentation verification.
• Reviews and updates Non‑Conformances (NCs) based on assigned actions.
• Participates and supports internal audits conducted by KUAS Compliance Department.
• May participate and support Material Review Boards (MRBTF) on assigned programs or projects.
• Ensures safety and efficacy of manufacturing and/or maintenance operations on systems or components in accordance with manufacturer's and/or customer requirements.
• Determines acceptability and proper configuration of aircraft or other complex systems by performing routine and required validations in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines prior to customer delivery.
• Responsible for system delivery activities which include hardware end‑item acceptance with customer and or Government agencies.
• Witness product acceptance testing and supports Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), as required.
• Creates end‑item acceptance reports and assures proper deliverable documentation packages are present (e.g., logbook).
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist deployment lead with identifying proper infrastructure/assets are available to support field activities including aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
• Assists with all pre‑flight activities and confirms pre‑flight readiness.
• Participates in post mission/operations debriefs.
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