Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Quality Engineer to join our expanding team in Houston, TX. Supporting NASA Johnson Space Center's Cargo Mission Operations as a Quality Engineer. NASA's Cargo Mission Contract provides cargo and payload integration to programs such as the International Space Station, Orion, Human Landing System, and Moon Base programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical documents such as drawings and specifications for adequate quality requirements and in-process controls
• Performs flight equipment acceptance reviews
• Prepares test readiness review documentation and identifies hardware pre-test status
• Approves work authorization documents and establishes mandatory inspection points
• Evaluates discrepancy reports and concurs on Material Review Board decisions
• Evaluates engineering changes and waivers for quality assurance impacts
• Evaluates inspection and test methods, tools, instruments, and processes for effectiveness

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Required Experience

• 0-5 years' experience in an engineering or quality/safety field

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with product lifecycle
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation for safety and quality assurance impacts
• Familiarity with industry safety practices

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

Required Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship is Required

What We Offer

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Company Overview

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.