Overview
Quality and Safety Specialist - Kennedy Space Center
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Status: Full Time
Contract: LASSO II
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required
Astrion is seeking a Quality and Safety Specialist to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), supporting the LASSO II Contract.
This is a full-time, onsite role where you'll ensure mission-critical operations are conducted safely, effectively, and in compliance with LASSO II, NASA, federal, and industry standards.
This position is ideal for a safety-conscious, detail-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments where human spaceflight, cutting-edge technology, and mission success converge.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field
- Experience: 5+ years of combined relevant experience in quality assurance and EHS regulatory compliance
- Skills:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) and SharePoint
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, wear PPE, and work both indoors and outdoors in hazardous operations and laboratory environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- AS9100D Lead Auditor certification
- OSHA 30 certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Industrial Hygiene background or field experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide oversight and implementation support for Astrion's AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System
- Serve as the primary internal auditor for the LASSO II contract performing audits and interfacing with employees and management
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the LASSO II laboratory groups, NASA Quality, and customer audit teams
- Perform quality inspection of GSE and flight hardware, including work involving cable fabrication, process changes, QMS compliance, supporting in house quality inspectors with guidance
- Conduct site safety, health, and quality assessments across operational and research programs
- Support hazardous operations, including work involving high-pressure gases, toxic materials, hypergolic propellants, confined spaces, and work-at-height
- Review and approve Work Authorization Documents and perform hazard analyses
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues in coordination with NASA, government agencies, and project teams
- Partner with laboratory operations to maintain compliance with federal, NASA, and state safety and occupational health standards
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure safe and efficient operations in high-consequence environments
Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in support of space exploration missions