SMA 3 Engineer (#3713255)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a SMA Engineer 3 to provide Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance support to the SA-F2 Branch Quality Assurance Team in the Exploration Ground System (EGS) Program. The SA-F2/F4 Branch Chief or designated representative will coordinate and assign tasks based on real time needs as required with the SMASS IV Program Management Office or employee in a timely and mutually agreed upon manner.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert
• Performs assessments/audits of contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products and services are produced per design documentation and engineering requirements
• Works with Contract Officers, Contractor Officer Representatives, and engineering Subject Matter Experts to identify applicable contract deliverables and acquisition requirements
• Supports development of government insight and oversight plan for individual contracts
• Identifies Government Mandatory Inspection Points and works with contractor to assure implementation and completion of GMIPs
• Works with contractor Quality counterparts, engineering Subject Matter Experts, and other technical disciplines to resolve technical issues, address nonconformances, and other quality concerns
• Manages and tracks procurement status, requests for Information, nonconformances, waivers, elevated risks, and any associated reports
• Reviews contractor documentation for compliance to higher level Program level and contractual requirements
• Reviews government and contractor data and performs data analysis
• Identifies quality/safety issues, concerns, and potential risks that require mitigation
• Represents NASA Quality while interfacing with key NASA and contractor procurement stakeholders
• Performs Government Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), In-Line Assessments, surveillance inspections and tracks associated nonconformances
• Performs insight/oversight of contractor operations. This effort will be focused on both flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Will work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and others
• Performs acceptance of GSE/hardware, receiving inspections, and review of Acceptance Data Packs (not including signing of DD250 documents)
• Performs inspections, surveillance and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, and test and checkout of GSE and aerospace flight hardware
• Works as Point of Contact and assumes responsibility for leading some assignments
• Periodically tasked with overseeing efforts on ad-hoc assignments

Required Experience/Education:

• Strong quality background with work experience in processing flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment that may include larger flight/GSE structures, system-level components, or smaller assemblies
• 15+ years of "floor-level" experience with a variety of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.)
• Ability to review quality/engineering requirements and specifications, contracts, statements of work, and higher-level documents and translates those requirements into an effective insight/oversight quality plan and assure subsequent implementation
• QMS auditing experience
• Experience monitoring/evaluating contractor processing activities
• Clear, accurate, and concise communication and writing skills. Ability to clearly and concisely present plans, technical issues, and project status
• Ability to read/interpret drawings
• Proficiency with personal computers, specifically with using Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with (or ability to learn) virtual meeting products (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) is highly desired
• Demonstrates self-initiative and strong engagement with respect to issues and technical concerns impacting organization

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S citizen with the ability to pass a background test & drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• The plan is for the employee to work on-site 5 days per week. However, this arrangement may be adjusted based on workload requirements and the need for weekend support.
• Able to work at heights, confined spaces, and in non-controlled environments (outside/non-temperature controlled).

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

A-P-T Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with A-P-T Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. A-P-T Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.