Principal Quality Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a passionate, skilled, and experienced Quality Engineer to join our growing team!

This team is dedicated to supporting a government customer in the successful delivery of a military satellite ground system, including ground antenna systems and associated infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as the primary quality authority on-program, embedding quality discipline throughout the full hardware and software development and test lifecycle — from requirement and design reviews through system acceptance and fielding. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as Parsons' Lead Quality Engineer for the program, with ownership of all quality assurance activities across hardware and software development, integration, and test phases 
• Provide quality oversight and mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) supporting the program
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and all associated quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria tailored to the program
• Support development, system integration, acceptance testing, and operational readiness test activities; ensuring test plans, procedures, and results satisfy quality and contractual requirements
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final acceptance inspections on hardware assemblies, antenna subsystems, and ground system components
• Perform reviews of contractor and supplier submittals, test documentation, and quality deliverables; providing written disposition recommendations to the Program Manager, Chief Systems Engineer, and Quality Manager
• Monitor the timeliness of all submittal reviews and quality deliverables to ensure completion within contractually required timeframes; tracking submittal and CDRL status to prevent overdue items
• Manage the nonconformance process — initiating, tracking, and dispositioning Discrepancy Reports (DRs) and nonconforming material through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) 
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor procedures for the identification, classification, tracking, resolution, and communication of hardware deficiencies; verifying that proposed corrective actions are appropriate and timely 
• Conduct preparatory inspections prior to key integration and test events to confirm that prerequisite activities are complete — including approved procedures, calibrated test equipment, qualified personnel, and required documentation 
• Establish and maintain quality performance metrics, nonconformance trends, and test outcome reporting for program leadership and government customer review
• Lead and conduct internal quality audits; supporting customer, DCMA, and government quality surveillance activities 
• Attend and actively participate in program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.), working group meetings, and customer meetings to ensure quality requirements are properly flowed down and addressed 
• Work closely and collaboratively with the program team including Program Manager, Systems Engineers, Test Director, and QA staff to mutually achieve program success

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent defense program experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience providing quality assurance oversight on defense software and hardware programs involving system integration, test, and government acceptance 
• Working knowledge of and demonstrated experience implementing AS9100 quality management systems on defense programs 
• Experience managing nonconformance processes and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa) 
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes, defense software and hardware development lifecycles, and applicable standards (MIL-STDs, CDRL deliverables) 
• Experience reviewing and dispositioning contractor technical submittals, test plans, and quality documentation 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience leading or supporting AS9100 internal and external audits
• Direct experience supporting satellite ground systems, ground antenna programs, or space/ground infrastructure programs 
• Experience supporting formal program reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) in a quality role
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) through ASQ 
• Familiarity with configuration management processes including ECPs, deviations, and waivers 
• Experience with program-level quality metrics and dashboard reporting
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills to work across various engineering groups, management, and customer representatives.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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