Noblis · 18 hours ago
Submarine Systems Quality Assurance Specialist
Kings Bay, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expNoblis is a company that supports the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. They are seeking a Submarine Systems Quality Assurance Specialist to provide technical and quality oversight for multiple U.S. Navy submarine classes, ensuring compliance with SUBSAFE requirements and overseeing vendor activities.
Information TechnologyNational SecurityNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and conduct vendor oversight and surveillance of in-process manufacturing, assembly, repair, and testing activities; review final Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to verify compliance with contract, drawing, and performance requirements, and provide recommendations for acceptance to NAVY
Perform material identification and inventory verification inspections (kick-and-count style inspections) of manufactured equipment and components, documenting findings and reporting results to NAVY
Conduct on-site evaluations of vendor processes, including manufacture, assembly, repair, modification, and testing, to assess compliance with technical specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards
Provide technical evaluation, troubleshooting, and investigation of Submarine Sail Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment discrepancies, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Review, investigate, and adjudicate non-conformances and discrepancies identified during disassembly, manufacture, repair/modification, assembly, and testing phases; develop recommended corrective and preventative actions
Perform surveillance and oversight of shipboard and shop SUBSAFE work and testing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and certification requirements
Develop, maintain, and execute checklists and attribute guides used to perform SUBSAFE Functional and In-Process Audits of OII-MSD quality systems and SUBSAFE work/testing activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR
High School diploma and 11+ years of progressive submarine-related experience, such as shipyard, maintenance activity, IMA, RMC, or fleet support roles supporting U.S. Navy submarines
Submarine Quality Assurance Experience
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Submarine Quality Assurance experience, including oversight, inspection, surveillance, audits, and/or certification activities supporting submarine systems, equipment, or work processes (e.g., SUBSAFE, Level I/II material, HM&E systems)
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% in support of vendor facilities, shipyards, and Navy activities
U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance prior to start
Formal training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5, with demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, apply geometric tolerances, and evaluate inspection and acceptance criteria for manufactured and repaired components
Preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting SUBSAFE work, testing, inspections, audits, or certification, including familiarity with SUBSAFE boundaries, Re-Entry Control (REC), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and compliance with SUBSAFE program requirements
Experience developing, reviewing, auditing, or validating Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) in accordance with Navy and DoD quality assurance requirements, including documentation packages supporting material certification, testing, inspections, and acceptance for Fleet delivery
Qualification or certification as a Quality Auditor (e.g., internal, lead, or third-party auditor), with experience conducting process, product, or system audits against Navy, NAVSEA, or industry quality standards
Experience with Submarine Communications and Electromagnetic Systems (SCEMS), including inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, or quality oversight of submarine communication, navigation, or electromagnetic systems and associated equipment
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Company
Noblis
Noblis is a nonprofit science, tech strategy organization that works in the public interest to help clients solve most complex problems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mile Corrigan
President and CEO
William Streilein
Chief Technology Officer
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