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Quality Systems Specialist (Associate or Experienced)

Patuxent River Estates, Maryland
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Quality Systems Specialist to join our Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) team in Patuxent River, MD.  This role supports the Navy F-18 Flight Test Program by managing and sustaining aircraft logbooks, maintenance publications, and related documentation. The specialist will ensure all required logs are current and accessible, prepare reports and correspondence, and support aircraft maintenance and operations activities. The ideal candidate has experience in aircraft maintenance documentation, is self-motivated, and can work independently with minimal supervision.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Quality Systems Specialist.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists in review of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements to prepare quality assurance plans and tests for hardware and software products, processes and services

  • Maintains Quality directives, policies, processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements are deployed using established procedures

  • Collects and verifies data to support the identification of root cause routine problems

  • Provides ideas and concepts for corrective action development

  • Supports quality source selection and process reviews of suppliers' ability to meet program quality requirements

  • Assists with hardware, software and system level audits to determine compliance with quality management system standards, configuration assurance, related business, regulatory and customer requirements

  • Documents audit results in standard formats

  • Compiles data and provides recommendations for material review disposition

  • Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 1+ years of experience with flight line operations

  • 1+ years of experience in Quality Assurance

  • 1+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  • Experience documenting corrective actions and non-conformance

  • Experience with Configuration management/Data Management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Active Security Clearance

  • Experience with maintenance planning operations

  • Experience with release of aircraft for flight

  • Experience utilizing the current management information system(s) to maintain aircraft forms and records as required

  • Experience with Technical Directive compliance entries

  • Experience with all current and future reporting required through Navy/Marine Corps systems (e.g. Optimized-Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Services Command (NATEC)

  • Experience with processing readiness documents, administering the aircraft configuration status accounting program and verifying aircraft utilization reports

  • Experience with compliance with processes and procedures as per Department of Defense (DOD) documents and publications

  • Experience with assisting in maintaining Naval Aviation programs

  • Associate’s degree or higher

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Associate Level (Level 2):  $83,300 – $112,700

Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level (Level 3):  $102,000 – $138,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 15, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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