TVAC Quality Assurance Representative

Project-Based Internship Opportunity:
Quality Assurance Intern, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Campaign

Training Provided

About Ten One Aerospace

Ten One Aerospace provides engineering services and products for the aerospace industry, specializing in astrodynamics, controls, and autonomy for space missions. Our focus is on spacecraft GNC systems and flight software (FSW). Ten One Aerospace (TOA) is developing a full suite of GNC capabilities for space missions, including RPO and docking across all orbital regimes.

Spacecraft RPO is a challenging, highly specialized, multidisciplinary field of aerospace engineering, extending beyond traditional GNC, and it is critical to space missions such as debris removal, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and in-space manufacturing. At Ten One Aerospace, we aim to make RPO safe and affordable to lower the entry barriers for new space companies and enable a robust space economy.

When you join Ten One Aerospace, you'll be a vital part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to pushing the frontiers of aerospace technology. You'll be empowered and given autonomy to propose improvements or innovations based on your observations and expertise. Our culture thrives on mentorship and intellectual growth as we seek to build a team of world-class experts on this critical skill set of spacefaring tomorrow.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance representative to act as an independent verifying authority.

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation spaceflight missions in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Monitoring: Ensures the proper and complete execution of all test steps and verifies compliance with documented Success Criteria.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitors setups for safety, including ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) protocol adherence.
• Signatory Authority: Acts as the official witness and signatory for success criteria. The individual providing the QA signatory will not be the person performing the test.
• Process Adherence: Participates in standard TOA TVAC operational activities as noted below.
• Data Collection: Performed in real-time during the campaign using automated logging systems where applicable.
• Shift Handovers: Meetings using standardized processes and shift logs to ensure continuity across teams during long-duration tests.
• Authority to Pause: All team members retain the authority to pause testing for any safety concerns.
• Redlines: Ensure all procedure redlines from dry runs are incorporated and approved before formal execution of a procedure begins.

Required Qualifications

• Able to work in-person at our lab in Annapolis, MD.
• Ability to follow instructions for proper and complete execution of all test steps in documented Success Criteria.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Prefer junior, senior, or advanced-degree student majoring in Aerospace Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in ESD safe and cleanroom environments.
• Previous experience supporting spaceflight integration and test.
• Experience supporting TVAC and/or vibration testing for space hardware.

Location

Ten One Aerospace's facility in Annapolis, MD.

Why Ten One Aerospace?

At Ten One Aerospace, you'll support a team of innovative professionals dedicated to pushing the frontiers of space technology. Our culture fosters intellectual growth, mentorship, and continuous learning in an environment where your contributions matter. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced career where you can make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.

This part-time project-based internship will require 8-hour shifts during a typical 10–14-day campaign whereby 24/7 coverage is required. A minimum of two people will be working during each shift. Minimum commitment of 6 shifts during a campaign is required.

Salary

Hourly rate for this opportunity is between $19.00/hour - $30.00/hour based on experience and qualifications.