Quality Assurance Specialist

SkillBridge Candidates Only Bastion is seeking a SkillBridge candidate to work as a Quality Assurance Specialist- NDE/NDT/NDI Level II / III Intern in Radiographic Testing (RT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT), with preferred experience in PAUT, Eddy Current Testing (ET), or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). The Bastion SkillBridge Internship is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The intern will support the space program located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities Execute quality assurance and nondestructive testing requirements in accordance with customer-approved quality assurance plans, policies, and specifications during all phases of hardware fabrication, testing, first article inspections, and end-item inspections. Perform process surveillance using witnessing and monitoring techniques and verify test results and documentation for raw materials, components, and sub‑assemblies in accordance with approved inspection documents and specification requirements. Maintain current company and customer-required training and certifications necessary to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations. Work with company and customer personnel to resolve inspection questions and communicate technical issues to project engineers to ensure compliance with final product specification requirements. Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections, conduct and/or monitor nondestructive testing and evaluation activities, and verify inspection and test documentation for raw materials, components, and sub‑assemblies. Apply knowledge of higher-level quality assurance system requirements, including ISO and AS standards, and interpret and implement QA system-level requirements while performing all assigned quality assurance duties. Other duties as assigned. SkillBridge Internship Program Qualifications Has served at least 180 days on active duty. Is within 12 months of separation or retirement. Will receive an honorable discharge. Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS. Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months. Received Unit Commander written authorization and approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program before the start of the internship. Position Requirements This position is for SkillBridge interns only; no other candidates will be considered. This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information. Must have a High School diploma or equivalent . Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent and related work experience. Must meet the minimum recommended requirements in accordance with NAS‑410 for all applicable NDT methods being considered, and must be able to provide documented evidence of previous formal training, experience hours, and prior certification records in NDE/NDT/NDI. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical charts, specification sheets, and complex engineering documentation. Ability to prepare written documentation of inspection results using company and customer forms or software systems and the ability to initiate non‑conformance reports, document and report inspection results, and monitor corrective actions for effectiveness. Must successfully pass a visual acuity examination in at least one eye, either natural or corrected. Maintain current company and customer-required training and certifications necessary to uphold quality inspection stamp authorization and warranty expectations. Desired Possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality System requirements, or equivalent industry standard, and possess the ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets. Preferred candidate will have at minimum, Level II certification experience in one or more of the following nondestructive testing methods in accordance with NAS‑410 requirements: Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) with preferred experience in PAUT, Eddy Current Testing (ET), or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). Work Location This position is located onsite; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs. Background Investigations Required All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process. Drug and Alcohol Screening Required All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. Standard Bastion Requirements Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS. All of Bastion’s employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented. Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers. Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time). Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical. Workplace Excellence At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient. Salary Range SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Bastion as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr