Quality Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Quality Specialist

ID: 2026-76600
US-PA-Charleroi
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/30/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required. J-STD_001, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, or NASA std's certification may be required within 30 days of hire.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, youll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

In this entry level quality assurance position, the Quality Specialist will compare defects against standards and recommend disposition. Youll review and disposition QA documentation, verify corrective action implementation and implementation of rework. Youll participate in audits and team meetings. Your primary purpose is to assure performance to existing processes and policies, representing customer and monitoring project or program performance. Basically, youll test your skill and knowledge each and every day by working with the best of the best.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors degree in a related specialized area is required or equivalent experience. J-STD_001, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, or NASA stds certification may be required within 30 days of hire
• Clear understanding of basic electrical or mechanical technology, drawing interpretation, and workmanship standards
• Skilled in using basic inspection/measurement tools

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules, including every other Friday off, if desired (9/80 work schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• Learn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is on-site. We are not offering a relocation package at this time.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $60,207.00 - USD $65,146.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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