Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Implement mission assurance requirements and perform supplier surveillance throughout the project life cycle for NASA programs
• Ensure flight hardware anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications are documented per contractor systems
• Participate in production planning, manufacturing flow reviews, and Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs/TRRs)
• Monitor contractor quality and safety controls during fabrication, integration, and testing
• Review supplier CDRL documents related to quality assurance and provide technical recommendations
• Perform thorough inspections, including final instrument "buy-off" reviews and workmanship checks
• Support root cause corrective actions and analyze data to measure supplier success

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience
• Previous experience in the NASA or aerospace industry
• Proficiency with GMIPS for Electronic Boards
• Experience with pre-cap inspection of hybrid microcircuits
• Expertise in inspecting solder joints, conformal coatings, and flight printed wiring assemblies
• Ability to verify connector mates to mission hardware and general workmanship prior to shipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in IPC J-STD-001xS (Soldering, Space Addendum)
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-8739 series (Staking, Conformal Coating, and Workmanship)
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables & Wiring)
• Training in ESD Control traceable to ANSI/ESD S20.20
• Experience with harness work on NASA projects and ability to pass NASA Workmanship classes

Benefits

• Competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts and disability coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement

About the Company

KBR is a global provider of science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies accomplish their most critical missions. With a workforce of approximately 29,000 people, KBR delivers innovative, high-quality solutions across more than 80 countries, guided by a commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence.