Real Time Consulting, LLC
REAL TIME CONSULTING (An RTCo Company)-POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Lead Quality Engineer
ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Quality Engineer with deep expertise in mission assurance and a strong understanding of U.S. Government and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) requirements. This role is responsible for driving mission assurance across cross-functional teams-including Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Test-supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through certification and into production.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate internal and external customer engagements to ensure mission assurance goals are achieved Drive compliance through Compliance Matrices and lead contract reviews from a Quality/Engineering perspective Interpret and flow down contract and quality requirements, including SOWs, SDRLs, and technical specifications Serve as a key stakeholder in quality and operations, supporting Consent-to-Ship meetings, Material and Failure Review Boards, RCCA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards and MDA Mission Assurance Plan (MAP) Revisions B and C Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through certification and into production
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field 6+ years of experience in mission assurance, quality engineering, or related discipline Strong understanding of U.S. Government and MDA requirements Experience with contract review and quality flow-down processes Familiarity with AS9100, MAP Rev B and C, RCCA, MRB, FOD Control, and ESD Control Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Prior experience with defense aerospace contractors Hands-on involvement in government or defense-related programs Experience supporting audits, certifications, and compliance reviews Quality and manufacturing background highly desirable
ABOUT THE COMPANY: Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients' success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee's innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
To qualify for all positions with Real Time Companies, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Please be aware that Real Time Companies does not sponsor employment-based visas. Additionally, certain positions with Real Time Companies that involve work with government entities may have more restrictive employment status requirements, such as U.S. citizenship, based on security clearance requirements or other governmental requirements. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Quality Engineer with deep expertise in mission assurance and a strong understanding of U.S. Government and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) requirements. This role is responsible for driving mission assurance across cross-functional teams-including Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Test-supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through certification and into production.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate internal and external customer engagements to ensure mission assurance goals are achieved Drive compliance through Compliance Matrices and lead contract reviews from a Quality/Engineering perspective Interpret and flow down contract and quality requirements, including SOWs, SDRLs, and technical specifications Serve as a key stakeholder in quality and operations, supporting Consent-to-Ship meetings, Material and Failure Review Boards, RCCA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards and MDA Mission Assurance Plan (MAP) Revisions B and C Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from development through certification and into production
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field 6+ years of experience in mission assurance, quality engineering, or related discipline Strong understanding of U.S. Government and MDA requirements Experience with contract review and quality flow-down processes Familiarity with AS9100, MAP Rev B and C, RCCA, MRB, FOD Control, and ESD Control Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Prior experience with defense aerospace contractors Hands-on involvement in government or defense-related programs Experience supporting audits, certifications, and compliance reviews Quality and manufacturing background highly desirable
ABOUT THE COMPANY: Real Time Consulting (RTC) exists to partner outstanding engineering talent to support our clients' success. Unsurpassed service is delivered to our clients by upholding responsibility, teamwork and quality. Our primary commitment is to help our clients. Since 1997, RTC has been protecting and enhancing lives with safe, reliable, innovative solutions, providing full life-cycle design, development and testing of EMBEDDED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS with Program Management and Consulting Services. Our employees average 20+ years of versatile and accomplished expertise to our clients, driving continuous innovation forward. Employee's innovative and analytical ideas are cultivated while maintaining the big picture vision in a fast-paced, changing environment. Our corporate values are to Uphold Responsibility, Support People, Promote Teamwork and Deliver Quality!
This position may require exposure to software, source code or technology that is subject to US export control laws and regulations (i.e., International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations). To comply with these requirements, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce, as applicable.
RTCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with RTCo is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
To qualify for all positions with Real Time Companies, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Please be aware that Real Time Companies does not sponsor employment-based visas. Additionally, certain positions with Real Time Companies that involve work with government entities may have more restrictive employment status requirements, such as U.S. citizenship, based on security clearance requirements or other governmental requirements. Real Time Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.