QA Specialist IV, Optical Metrology, TS/SCI – JPL Job Opportunities

Job Description:

Desired additional qualifications: experience using Spatial Analyzer software, and an understanding of electromechanical, optical and mechanical manufacturing processes and associated inspection methods, understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.), Process Variation, Metrology, technician, and Deming’s approach to Systems. Previous experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Test Engineer, and/or Design Engineer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced knowledge in field to review engineering drawings and plans, explain and negotiate measurement approaches and work to established plans and schedules.
• Analyze measured data to help engineering teams to verify final system requirements, ensure the integrity of your data, and be able to provide services across multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining both project schedules and measurement dependability.
• An important aspect of this assignment involves the application of advanced optical metrology principles to independently conceive plans to solve difficult alignment problems that are multifaceted and cross-disciplinary in nature.
• Design, propose and implement optical alignment solutions and methods for complex flight project needs.
• Provide alignment, mapping and measurement services to a variety of customers, help multi-discipline teams solve complex problems, and report results verbally and in writing.
• Develop test documentation and compose test plans that meet project requirements and work with cross-functional teams to plan work flow.

Job Requirements:

• Willing to work both in teams and be able to define and complete work in a self-directed manner.
• Good time management ability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical hardware assurance methods (inspection, test, analysis).
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, and effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Understanding of risks and risk management approaches.
• Advanced experience using Spatial Analyzer software, using theodolites, laser trackers, portable coordinate measuring scan arms , and the ability to effectively interpret results.
• Photogrammetry experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience in a large aerospace company.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable industry and standards in design, engineering, fabrication, integration, test and launch of space-flight hardware.
• Ability to evaluate and understand the special challenges and nuances of 3D alignment equipment and making precision measurements on spacecraft, support and test equipment, facilities, and other associated aerospace hardware.
• Advanced knowledge in Optical Metrology and Alignment, along with one or more of the following areas: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Dimensional Inspection techniques,
• Quality Engineering, Configuration Management, or Manufacturing processes.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with typically a minimum of 9 years of related experience;
• Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• An understanding of calibration and measurement errors, and their impacts on results is critical.

Job Details:

Company: Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pasadena, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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