Quality Engineer, SME - Part-Time

Quality Engineer, SME - Part-Time

The Quality Engineer, Subject Matter Expert (Part-Time) will support the NASA Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Space Launch System (SLS) program by leveraging extensive quality engineering expertise and NASA experience to ensure safety, mission assurance, and program success.
• Serve as a Quality Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the SLS Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Chief Safety Office.
• Apply historical knowledge of Launch Vehicle GMIPs, assessments, and MRB Authority processes to enhance program objectives and operational excellence.
• Perform quality engineering activities in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or a related field.
• Must have 20+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 24+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.

Desired:

• Prior experience with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) processes and procedures is highly desired.
• Skilled in working with both contractors and NASA senior level engineering and Program/Project Managers in a professional manner and able to communicate complex safety and engineering issues in an understandable and diplomatic manner.

Work Location:

• This position is a remote position; 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.

Bastion Benefits:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

About Bastion:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

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.

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.

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