Senior Test Automation Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

• Conduct detailed inspections, audits, and evaluations to ensure compliance with technical requirements, regulations, and quality management systems.
• Perform advanced, hands‑on quality assurance activities for hardware or software across all phases of the critical system life cycle, including design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operations.
• Investigate complex quality issues using a wide range of analytical methods; identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure proper controls are maintained throughout critical processes.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and tracking of nonconformances, corrective actions, and continuous‑improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior QA personnel; contribute to process improvements and best‑practice development.
• Report progress, risks, and quality challenges to supervisor or manager.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and functional programs to plan and execute complex assignments.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Min 5 years of education or experience in inspection or related field
• PC Literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret verbal and written instructions
• Proficiency operating test and measurement equipment and tools
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods required to support processing
• Must be a team player and able to work well with a variety of disciplines
• Experience in avionics and/or hardware/software integration, or process controls
• Previous experience with NASA quality inspections

• Familiarity with manufacturing/test, functions, and ability to interpret drawings

• Experience supporting quality assurance in highly regulated or mission‑critical environments
• Advanced knowledge of auditing techniques, inspection methods, and quality system compliance
• Background investigating and resolving complex quality issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing teams

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing/production floor settings
• Occasional exposure to noise, fumes, or machinery typical of a manufacturing or test environment.
• Telework is available based on Customer's needs

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Role involves periods of standing, walking, or performing manual inspection tasks, along with desk‑based documentation and reporting.
• Light lifting (typically up to 20 pounds)

Other: Favorable determination of background checks and verifications to include education verification and past employment, NASA NAC or any other required for program access. NASA requires a Public Trust background investigation that is conducted during employment

• You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents.
• You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to JSC.
• Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.