Quality Engineer

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KBR is looking for a Quality Engineer (QE) who will provide quality assurance/engineering support during all phases of hardware development, including design, fabrication, testing and delivery, to ensure compliance with established requirements and standards. The Quality Engineer will assist the Engineering Department in activities such as process and product assessments, software/hardware integration testing and peer and other quality engineering activities, to ensure compliance to applicable requirements, policies, procedures, and standards, in support of the NASA Human Health and Performance Contract (HHPC).

Responsibilities include: compliance with safety, health and environmental plans; compliance with the quality assurance plan, policies and procedures; maintaining regular attendance; completing all assigned training; complying with all applicable KBR policies, procedures, and work instructions; maintaining confidentiality; positively representing HHPC and KBR; reviewing and approving work authorization documents; reviewing and approving engineering drawings, documents and procedures; attending test readiness reviews; working with engineering and QA/QE personnel to ensure maximum product quality; proactively identifying and resolving issues; participating in all phases of product design reviews; reviewing and approving flight hardware related procurement requests; performing assessments on software-related project documents; assisting with source inspections at outside supplier facilities; assisting with vendor reviews; generating, updating, and closing nonconformances and corrective actions; identifying and implementing process improvements; maintaining knowledge and understanding of all applicable processes, procedures and work instructions; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of applicable QA/QE standards; establishing and maintaining productive professional relationships; ensuring resolution of project, customer and personnel issues; providing periodic written status reports; ensuring that all deliverables meet all applicable KBR and NASA quality standards; and performing additional duties as needed.

Education/experience required: Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience, or equivalent experience. Desired: Three or more years of experience working in NASA/Government related quality engineering capacity.

Skills/training required: Proficiency in interpreting detailed engineering drawings; knowledge of quality and engineering concepts and tools; exceptional problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills; exceptional attention to detail; strong organizational skills; ability to work with limited administrative and technical supervision; ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively; ability to work effectively with diverse team members; willingness to learn new skills, tools, and technologies; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools. Desired: Familiarity with NPR 7150.2 NASA Software Engineering Requirements; knowledge of NASA/JSC SRM&QA procedures, processes and policies, including JPR 8500.4; knowledge of the Electronic Document System (EDS), the Electronic Discrepancy & Anomaly Reporting and Tracking (eDART) system, and JSC Engineering Design Information Infrastructure (JEDII); ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent; proficiency with product/systems reliability and maintainability as outlined in the ASQ CSQE Body of Knowledge (BOK); experience or knowledge with software engineering, software development, and software processes; experience working in a CMMI Maturity Level 3 software or systems engineering organization.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.