Rite-Solutions, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Submarine Systems Quality Assurance Specialist
Philadelphia,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRite-Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Submarine Systems Quality Assurance Specialist to support multiple U.S. Navy submarine classes, ensuring material integrity, system certification, and SUBSAFE compliance across vendor facilities, repair activities, and shipboard work. This role provides technical and quality oversight to ensure submarine systems, components, and processes comply with contractual, engineering, and SUBSAFE requirements prior to Fleet delivery.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and conduct vendor oversight and surveillance of in-process manufacturing, assembly, repair, and testing activities; review final Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to verify compliance with contract, drawing, and performance requirements, and provide recommendations for acceptance to NAVY
Perform material identification and inventory verification inspections (kick-and-count style inspections) of manufactured equipment and components, documenting findings and reporting results to NAVY
Conduct on-site evaluations of vendor processes, including manufacture, assembly, repair, modification, and testing, to assess compliance with technical specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards
Provide technical evaluation, troubleshooting, and investigation of Submarine Sail Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment discrepancies, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Review, investigate, and adjudicate non-conformances and discrepancies identified during disassembly, manufacture, repair/modification, assembly, and testing phases; develop recommended corrective and preventative actions
Perform surveillance and oversight of shipboard and shop SUBSAFE work and testing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and certification requirements
Develop, maintain, and execute checklists and attribute guides used to perform SUBSAFE Functional and In-Process Audits of OII-MSD quality systems and SUBSAFE work/testing activities
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% in support of vendor facilities, shipyards, and Navy activities
S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR High School diploma and 11+ years of progressive submarine-related experience, such as shipyard, maintenance activity, IMA, RMC, or fleet support roles supporting U.S. Navy submarines
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Submarine Quality Assurance experience, including oversight, inspection, surveillance, audits, and/or certification activities supporting submarine systems, equipment, or work processes (e.g., SUBSAFE, Level I/II material, HM&E systems)
Formal training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5, with demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, apply geometric tolerances, and evaluate inspection and acceptance criteria for manufactured and repaired components
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% in support of vendor facilities, shipyards, and Navy activities
U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance
Preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting SUBSAFE work, testing, inspections, audits, or certification, including familiarity with SUBSAFE boundaries, Re-Entry Control (REC), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and compliance with SUBSAFE program requirements
Experience developing, reviewing, auditing, or validating Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) in accordance with Navy and DoD quality assurance requirements, including documentation packages supporting material certification, testing, inspections, and acceptance for Fleet delivery
Qualification or certification as a Quality Auditor (e.g., internal, lead, or third-party auditor), with experience conducting process, product, or system audits against Navy, NAVSEA, or industry quality standards
Experience with Submarine Communications and Electromagnetic Systems (SCEMS), including inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, or quality oversight of submarine communication, navigation, or electromagnetic systems and associated equipment
Company
Rite-Solutions, Inc.
Rite-Solutions was acquired by Arcfield in December 2025.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Lavoie
Co-Founder, Board Chairman, Speaker, Author and Innovation Champion
Chad Seelig, CDFM
Chief Financial Officer
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