KBR

QualityEngineer

$116–193k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Quality Engineer at KBR. Skills: Quality Engineering, Mission assurance, Supplier surveillance. Ensure flight hardware anomalies documented. Ensure corrective actions documented”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, 10 + years Quality Engineering experience, Previous NASA or aerospace industry experience

Nice to Have

IPC J-STD-001xS (Soldering, Space Addendum), NASA-STD-8739. 1 (Staking and Conformal Coating), NASA-STD-8739. 4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620xS (Crimping, Cables & Wiring), Developer-specific ESD Control training or training traceable to ANSI/ESD S20. 20, NASA-STD-8739. 6 (Workmanship Implementation Standard), Pre-cap inspection methods derived from MIL-STD-883, Experience with harness work on NASA projects, Pass NASA Workmanship classes, Prove expertise executing NASA Workmanship requirements

What You'll Do.

Ensure flight hardware anomalies documented

Ensure corrective actions documented

Ensure re-verifications documented

Participate in production planning

Review manufacturing flow plans

Participate in Manufacturing Readiness Reviews

Participate in Test Readiness Reviews

Examine process design records

Examine process qualification records

Verify labs carry required certifications

Review flight hardware records

Ensure all open items identified and addressed

Monitor contractor quality controls

Monitor contractor safety controls

Participate in quality assurance activities

Support root cause corrective actions

Support data collection for supplier success

Support data analysis for supplier success

Review supplier CDRL documents

Provide recommendations on CDRL documents

Review flight hardware records for completeness

Perform final instrument buy-off review

Complete thorough inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Contractors

Process & Methodology

Project life cycle

Full Job Description

**Title:** Quality Engineer **BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.** Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. KBR is seeking Quality Engineers to support NASA programs. We are looking for both full time & part time. These Quality Engineers will support the development and implementation of mission assurance requirements over the entire project life cycle. These Quality Engineers will also focus on supplier surveillance and inspections. This position will monitor processes for compliance to the developer’s procedures and contractual requirements. **Processes to be reviewed prior to use and monitored when used may include:** * Printed Circuit Board quality assessment * Workmanship including coatings * Soldering * ESD controls * Clean room activities and controls * Cable and harness fabrication * Contamination control * Parts and materials control * Control of drawings and procedures * Equipment moves (e.g. slings, cranes, and hydro sets) * Hazardous operations * Contractor responses to corrective action requests * Build records * Delivery, storage and transport of flight and non-flight hardware, and critical ground support equipment (GSE) **Responsibilities:** * Ensure that flight hardware anomalies, corrective actions, and re-verifications are documented in accordance with the contractors’ non-conformance and corrective action system * Participate in production planning, review manufacturing flow plans and participate in Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews (MRRs and TRRs) * Examine process design and/or process qualification records, procedure review, work order review, and verifying that labs carry required certifications * Review flight hardware records and ensure all open items are identified and addressed prior to the performance of tests * Monitor contractor quality and safety controls, and participate in qua

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