Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer- 2 year program

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer provides independent quality oversight of hardware and software activities to support NASA mission assurance requirements. This role involves performing quality witnessing and monitoring of antenna system installations, maintenance, and software changes at remote government sites, as well as off-site participation when authorized. Emphasis is placed on procedural compliance, documentation accuracy, and configuration management control for all mission-related activities. A strong understanding of hardware systems, software lifecycle controls, and disciplined documentation practices typical of NASA and NOAA operational environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality witnessing and monitoring of hardware installations, maintenance, and modifications for NOAA antenna systems at designated government facilities, including NSOF, WCDAS, and CBU.
• Provide quality oversight for software installation, maintenance, and change activities, including remote participation when applicable.
• Verify that work is executed in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, work instructions, and mission assurance requirements.
• Identify deviations from approved processes and ensure proper documentation, resolution, and disposition.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or mission assurance activities in aerospace, government, or regulated technical environments.
• Familiarity with hardware systems (electrical, RF, mechanical, or integrated systems) and software configuration/change control practices.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, work instructions, and maintenance or installation records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently identify documentation or procedural gaps.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work on-site at government facilities as required and participate remotely when authorized.

Work Environment

Work can be done remotely with travel to Columbia, MD, Wallops, and other sites as needed for maintenance activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, MD.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $55 - $65