Quality Control Quality Assurance (QAQC) Specialist

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in

Operational Risk Operational Excellence and Sustainability enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining Chemicals Oil & Gas Power & Utilities Manufacturing Consumer Products and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management operations excellence learning & development data analytics & digital technology our capabilities provide an integrated transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss we have established an inclusive culture where everyone contributes has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and thus we look for people that operate well in this environment are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

We have an immediate need for quality system safety engineers aviation and aerospace safety experts aviation safety inspectors safety risk managers and aviation safety integrators to support the implementation of new technologies and programs. This presents a unique opportunity for you to grow both personally and professionally as you contribute to our Purpose.

Job requirements

You have experience supporting large system engineering programs to implement new technologies and systems providing quality control / quality assurance expertise. You are comfortable working large complex and fast paced team environments of multiple disciplines.

You will work directly with safety engineering and certification authorities to define assess and verify safety performance across complex systems-of-systems ensuring that safety remains a foundational element in every project phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on QA/QC strategies requirements and processes for Air Traffic Control systems.

• Interpret and apply QA/QC regulations standards and orders to system design integration testing and operations.

• Oversee the development review and validation of QA/QC artifacts including assessment/audits of hardware and systems.

• Support the Safety Management System program by providing status of QA/QC inputs to hazard analysis risk assessments and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with National Airspace System (NAS) authorities Prime Contractor engineering teams and internal safety team to ensure certification objectives are met across all lifecycle phases.

• Provide technical and regulatory guidance to design and integration teams on safety-critical and NAS-critical functions verification approaches and certification pathways.

• Participate in system reviews audits and working groups ensuring traceability between safety requirements and certification evidence.

• Develop QA/QC assurance plans and processes that align with Safety Management System (SMS) frameworks and applicable federal guidance.

• Assess changes NAS ATC systems from a QA/QC perspective to determine impacts on operations reliability safety and recertification requirements.

• Track certification progress metrics and milestones; report status and issues to leadership.

• Support the preparation of certification packages and facilitate approvals for new or modified systems.

• Identify opportunities to enhance certification processes reduce cycle time and strengthen compliance posture.

• Act as a liaison between client contractors and third-party vendors to ensure consistent interpretation and application of QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.

• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

• Documented experience - Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

• Deep understanding of QA/QC requirements standards and best practices applicable to the FAA certification processes including Order 8040.4 ATO Safety Management System Manual ARP 4754A DO-178C and DO-254 standards.

• Experience performing QA/QC audits inspections and assessments.

• Knowledge of system safety engineering and Safety Management Systems (SMS) best practices and related assurance methodologies.

• Must be able to commute to the Washington DC area for work on a daily basis.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because were 100% Purpose and mission driven dedicated to protecting transforming and sustaining positive change this role and the resources youll have offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at

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