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Specialist, Quality Engineer

John C Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

As a Quality Engineer you will play a critical role in helping us shape the future of space exploration. As part of our dedicated quality team, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the precision and safety of liquid rocket engine assembly and test, primarily supporting NASA’s Artemis program working with industry experts. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to join our team and grow your career in a company that is committed to operational excellence, everywhere, everyday!

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to understand Quality Mission Assurance, Quality Management Systems, Product Conformity, Configuration Management Principles, Control of Nonconforming Material, and Product Acceptance in relation to Engine Assembly and Testing operations
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand product requirements
  • Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, or other product definitions in order to review, release, and approve work instructions/procedures
  • Ability to lead and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence of non-conformances or unwanted events with preventive and corrective actions
  • Ability to analyze and compile data using process control statistics to determine and improve process capability and product quality
  • Ability to develop and perform process audits
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement activities
  • Travel to Kennedy Space Center to support RS-25 engine integration activities required occasionally
  • 2nd shift coverage required occasionally
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S+1
  • Adhere to all safety requirements, processes, and procedures
  • Must work well independently and in a teaming environment
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and be able to develop and maintain great customer relationships
  • Must be familiar with MS Office and web databased applications.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical degree
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Familiarity with Product/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing/maintenance or similar industry
  • Experience with production/manufacturing requirements of human-rated products (NASA Technical Requirements for Human-Rating or Airworthiness)
  • Familiarity with QMS requirements of AS9100 Aerospace Standard

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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