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a.i. solutions · 2 days ago

MDA Assurance Representative Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $141K/yr

7+ years exp

a.i. solutions is a company focused on national security and space access, seeking a MDA Assurance Representative Engineer. The role involves serving as a Mission Assurance resource, minimizing risks, and providing technical assessments while working closely with various stakeholders and ensuring quality assurance practices are upheld.

Mechanical EngineeringSoftwareTechnical Support

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop a weekly report of significant Mission Assurance issues/risks occurring at the assigned location and associated sub-tier suppliers for hardware and software items

Team with MDA Program Offices and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Participate in Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HAR) at the assigned location and associated sub-tier suppliers to assess completed MDA product meets all requirements

Perform walk-throughs of all manufacturing/ test areas at the location and assess build /test practices to industry standard ESD, FOD and tool control practices. Assess critical lift practices to MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) and industry standard requirements

Participate in program milestone reviews associated with the MDA product processed at the assigned location, such as Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, Test Reviews, Program Reviews, Failure Review Boards, and Ship Readiness Reviews. Activities include (1) providing technical evaluations of Developer designs for subcomponents, assemblies, and integrated systems associated with MDA programs and (2) determining root cause of failures of MDA hardware and software

Assess MDA hardware/ software related design, manufacturing and test practices at the assigned location and associated sub-tier suppliers. Ensure these practices meet MDA MAP and industry standard requirements. Activities include providing technical evaluations of Developer designs for subcomponents, assemblies, and integrated systems

Assess first article builds, first article tests and major tests at the assigned location and associated sub-tier suppliers to ensure items meet requirements and industry best practices. Perform inspections of MDA product to ensure they meet design requirements and industry best practices

Assess all hardware and software non-conformances associated with MDA product at the assigned location and associated sub-tier suppliers to ensure root cause is accurately identified and determine if associated corrective action is robust

Travel to other Supplier sites and participate in MDA Audits. Lead the evaluation/closure of associated MDA Audit findings by assessing the root cause/corrective action and validating the company/ site improved policies/practices. Activities include (1) determining root cause of failures of MDA hardware and software, (2) determining appropriate corrective actions for failures of MDA hardware appropriate corrective actions and software, and (3) evaluating effectiveness of corrective actions following implementation

Experience working as a member of team and assisting with solving complex problems

Qualification

Mission AssuranceQuality AssuranceSystems EngineeringIPC-610 CertificationIPC-620 CertificationTechnical EvaluationsRoot Cause AnalysisSecurity ClearanceTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

BS in engineering from a school of engineering Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) Related Field and minimum of 7 years' experience in quality, mission assurance or systems engineering field

Experience providing quality and mission assurance on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices and/or processes for operational programs

Security Clearance: SECRET or ability to obtain prior to start

Formal certification to IPC-610 and IPC-620 required to be maintained. New employees shall receive initial certification within 12 months after hiring date