Quality and Safety Specialist

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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