Qualified Technical Services, Inc · 1 week ago
Soft Goods Quality Assurance Technician - Space Suit
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expQualified Technical Services, Inc is seeking a Soft Goods Quality Assurance Technician to support the development, inspection, and verification of soft-good components used in the new space suit. This role involves ensuring that all textile and soft-structure materials meet stringent aerospace, safety, and mission-critical performance requirements while collaborating with various engineering and manufacturing teams.
AerospaceTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of soft‑goods materials including fabrics, webbings, threads, elastomers, foams, coatings, and multilayer assemblies
Conduct dimensional checks, seam integrity tests, adhesion tests, tensile/tear strength testing, and pressure / air‑retention validation where applicable
Inspect stitching, pattern accuracy, ply alignment, and assembly workmanship against engineering drawings and workmanship standards
Support environmental and durability testing such as thermal cycling, abrasion, puncture resistance, and flexion testing
Record inspection results in the Quality Management System (QMS) with full traceability to lot numbers, serial numbers, and material certifications
Generate non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and assist in root‑cause and corrective action activities
Maintain controlled documentation including inspection procedures, test records, deviations, and equipment calibration logs
Work alongside soft‑goods fabricators to identify manufacturability or workmanship issues
Verify compliance with NASA, industry, and internal safety/quality standards for crewed hardware
Participate in design reviews, material evaluations, and prototype build assessments
Provide feedback to engineering on material defects, production trends, and opportunities for process improvement
Operate and maintain testing equipment such as tensile/compression testers, microscopes, leak‑check tools, pattern measurement systems, and environmental chambers
Ensure that tools, fixtures, and test setups are calibrated and compliant with QA requirements
Qualification
Required
Education: High School or Associates Degree
Year(s) of Experience: 3 - 5 years of related experience
Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Experience in quality assurance or inspection within aerospace, textiles, soft goods manufacturing, or similar industries
Strong understanding of sewing, textile construction, patterning, and soft‑structure fabrication
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and inspection plans
Hands-on experience with measurement tools such as calipers, force gauges, microscopes, and specialized QA instruments
Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation habits and data accuracy
Preferred
Experience with NASA-STD workmanship standards or human‑rated flight hardware
Knowledge of EVA suit materials, technical textiles, or multilayer insulation (MLI)
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or aerospace-grade quality systems
Background in failure analysis for fabrics, seams, coatings, or pressure‑retention systems
Company
Qualified Technical Services, Inc
QTS is an SBA Certified HUBZone and Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Houston, Texas proving premier Engineering and Mission Support services across the globe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase