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RANDY JOE SAN ANTONIO

Santa Clarita

Summary

Proven Quality Assurance leader with over 15 years of experience in government, aerospace, and space systems, including NASA/JPL, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Air Force. Expertise in implementing and overseeing hardware and supplier quality assurance programs, risk-based surveillance, and compliance for complex flight systems. Known for driving mission assurance, supplier oversight, and managing high-stakes programs through all phases of the lifecycle. Recognized with multiple performance awards and security clearances. Passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement in spacecraft and defense systems.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer Lead – Europa Clipper Mission

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
07.2019 - Current
  • Lead QA oversight for the Magnetometer flight hardware on the Europa Clipper spacecraft, ensuring compliance with JPL/NASA quality assurance requirements across design, integration, and environmental test phases.
  • Represent QA in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), directly supporting risk management, environmental testing, and mission assurance decision-making.
  • Investigated and resolved nonconformances during failure investigations, collaborating across systems engineering, integration, and supplier teams to maintain flight schedules.
  • Extended QA support across multiple space programs, including the Cold Atom Laboratory, SunFire, VENSAR, and ICMS Space Safari initiatives, providing quality surveillance, supplier oversight, and test verification.
  • Partnered with suppliers and internal teams to ensure flight hardware met launch-critical standards, identifying risks early and implementing corrective actions that safeguarded mission success.

Quality Assurance Supervisor (GS-13)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
11.2016 - 07.2019
  • Led QA teams across multiple contracts, planning and executing in-plant surveillance based on risk analysis.
  • Supervised QA specialists, managed workload distribution, performance evaluations, and safety compliance.
  • Directed development and execution of contract surveillance plans for complex aviation and defense systems.
  • Oversaw supplier quality and contractor performance to ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-12)

DCMA
03.2014 - 10.2016
  • Served as QA Lead for aircraft component and overhaul inspections, coordinating closely with program offices and contractors.
  • Conducted contract technical reviews and risk-based surveillance of C-130, C-5, and other major platforms.
  • Represented QA in communications with senior contractor and government leadership.
  • Validated supplier corrective actions and reduced nonconforming hardware deliveries through root cause analysis oversight.

Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-11)

DCMA
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • Executed surveillance plans for aviation programs including Harvest Hawk and Predator.
  • Reviewed QA letters of instruction and coordinated MRB activities to resolve nonconforming material issues.
  • Provided supplier oversight to ensure hardware conformance and flight readiness.

Quality Assurance Specialist, Keystone Program (GS-07)

DCMA
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Developed and implemented QA surveillance for QF-4 and Predator programs.
  • Evaluated contractor QMS compliance, issued corrective actions, and validated root cause analysis.
  • Built foundation of supplier quality oversight, conducting contractor audits and ensuring program success.

Senior Airman – C-130 Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force
08.2002 - 08.2006
  • Performed organizational-level maintenance on 16 C-130 E/H aircraft supporting global airlift missions.
  • Conducted preflight, postflight, and isochronal inspections, ensuring adherence to technical orders.
  • Deployed in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces; skilled in fuel, oxygen, and ground servicing operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics – Cum Laude

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Long Beach, CA

Executive Certificate - Leadership & Management

University of Notre Dame Online
01.2015

Skills

  • Spacecraft & Flight Hardware Quality Assurance
  • Supplier Quality & Manufacturing Oversight (2009–Present)
  • Risk-Based Surveillance & Root Cause Analysis
  • Test Verification, Environmental Testing & Failure Investigations
  • Contract Technical Reviews & Flow-Down Requirements
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) & Contamination Controls
  • Safety & Mission Assurance (NASA/DoD)
  • Leadership & Cross-Functional Team Development

Certification

  • DAWIA Level III – Production, Quality & Manufacturing (2018)
  • SMART Program – JPL (2022)
  • DCMA Keystone Program Graduate (2012)

Awards

JPL Team Awards (7 total: 2020–2025), DCMA Annual Performance Award (2009–2016), DCMA Core Value Award for Excellence (2017), DCMA Employee of the Month (2010), Multiple Cash & Time-Off Awards (2010–2015)

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer Lead – Europa Clipper Mission

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
07.2019 - Current

Quality Assurance Supervisor (GS-13)

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
11.2016 - 07.2019

Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-12)

DCMA
03.2014 - 10.2016

Quality Assurance Specialist (GS-11)

DCMA
06.2012 - 03.2014

Quality Assurance Specialist, Keystone Program (GS-07)

DCMA
06.2009 - 06.2012

Senior Airman – C-130 Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force
08.2002 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics – Cum Laude

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Executive Certificate - Leadership & Management

University of Notre Dame Online

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