Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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APT Research is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer to support Starlab LLC Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Destination (CLD) in New Orleans, LA. This person will perform quality assurance Mandatory Inspection Points (GMIPs), oversight/insight surveillances, and provide QAS support to U.S. suppliers. The effort focuses on processing critical flight hardware, ground support equipment, and system integration.

APT is an employee‑owned engineering services company that specializes in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match professional development interests, and excellent benefits. Employees are owners with a shared commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative analysis, planning, and test solutions that exceed expectations and optimize shareholder value.

• Work with a variety of systems such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pyros, and pneumatic.
• Perform inspections, surveillance, and requirement compliance while overseeing fabrication, assembly, testing, and checkout of flight hardware and GSE.
• Conduct assessments and process proofing of contractor's operations, quality management systems (QMS), work procedures, and operational processes to ensure products/services meet quality and engineering requirements.
• Generate and assign Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCRs, DRs, CAPAs, CARs).
• Execute root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support all compliance procedures and policies under the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Read and interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Assist in developing Starlab's QMS.
• Support internal/external auditing of Starlab suppliers.
• Evaluate adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness of contractors' QMS activities.
• Provide direct input to program quality management regarding contractor performance.
• Accept flight hardware/GSE, perform receiving inspections, and review Acceptance Data Packs.
• Execute mandatory inspection points (MIPs), in‑line assessments, and track associated nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineer teams on projects, surveillance, audits, assessments, and miscellaneous tasks.
• Address nonconformances and document technical issues.
• Identify quality and safety issues and potential concerns that need documentation and resolution.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of quality assurance/QMS experience.
• Background in aerospace or military industry.
• Familiarity with systems used in aerospace or aircraft vehicles.
• Quality auditor experience.
• Pressure systems familiarity.

• Must be eligible for a secret clearance if required.

• Quality background overseeing operations associated with complex systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.).
• Technical background in aerospace or military work with familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other systems used on aircraft or aerospace vehicles or payloads.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Experience with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Reports (NCR, DR, CAPA, CAR).
• IPC Specialist Certification (Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies).
• NASA Workmanship STD 8739 (or equivalent) training, including:
  • Cable Harness and Crimp Inspection
  • Surface Mount Soldering Inspection
  • Through‑Hole Soldering Inspection
  • Conformal Coating and Staking Inspection
  • ESD Control
  • Lithium Battery Handling
  • Fiber Optic Terminations Inspection
• Expertise in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems.
• Internal/external supplier auditing experience.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating contractor processing activities.
• Clear, accurate, and 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…