Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Aerospace Engineering and Risk Management Solutions
Established in 2005, Quality Assurance & Risk Mgmt (QARMS) was founded by former senior NASA managers and technical experts to address complex engineering and mission assurance challenges in the aerospace industry. Our team brings over 250 cumulative years of experience in high-risk, high-visibility programs for NASA and the Department of Defense, delivering intelligent strategies for mission-critical projects. We specialize in quality assurance, system safety engineering, reliability engineering, and enterprise risk management, supporting nationally recognized aerospace companies and government agencies. Our expertise spans spacecraft, launch vehicles, ground systems, and defense programs, with a proven track record in projects like the James Webb Space Telescope and OSIRIS-REx. We combine flexible staffing, streamlined operations, and competitive pricing to meet client needs while maintaining rigorous aerospace standards.Our team holds certifications including ISO 9001, AS9100, and 8(a) SDB program graduate status, ensuring compliance with federal and industry requirements. We prioritize client collaboration, leveraging decades of experience in NASA program life cycles, risk-informed decision-making, and technical assessments. Our leadership includes recipients of Presidential Rank Awards, NASA Exceptional Service Medals, and industry-recognized technical experts in probabilistic risk assessment and system safety. We maintain a nationwide presence near NASA centers, enabling direct support for mission-critical activities. Our commitment to innovation and quality is demonstrated through contributions to NASA handbooks, risk management frameworks, and safety protocols that shape industry standards.
Services
Systems Engineering
System Safety Engineering
Reliability Engineering
Quality Engineering
Software Assurance
Enterprise Risk Management
Project Management
Independent Assessments
Technical Studies
Event Planning
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized expertise in aerospace mission assurance and risk management.
- Our team includes former NASA leaders and certified experts in system safety and reliability engineering.
- We implement a patented risk-informed decision-making process aligned with NASA standards.
- Our nationwide presence enables direct support at all NASA centers and major aerospace facilities.
- We maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications for quality management system compliance.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- 8(a) SDB Program
What people say
Proven track record
Technical expertise
NASA partnerships
Reliable solutions
Award-winning team
Services
Systems Engineering
We provide comprehensive systems engineering support for aerospace programs, integrating technical requirements with mission objectives. Our approach ensures compliance with NASA program life cycle standards while optimizing system performance and reliability. Our engineers have supported major programs like the James Webb Space Telescope and OSIRIS-REx mission.
System Safety Engineering
Our system safety experts identify and mitigate hazards through preliminary hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, and risk assessments. We develop safety protocols for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems, ensuring compliance with NASA-STD-8719 and other industry standards.
Reliability Engineering
We apply reliability prediction models and failure modes analysis to aerospace systems, improving mission success rates. Our work includes parts selection, derating analysis, and reliability growth testing for spacecraft components and defense systems.
Enterprise Risk Management
We develop enterprise risk management frameworks that align with NASA's risk-informed decision-making standards. Our services include risk identification, quantification, and mitigation strategies for large-scale aerospace programs and organizational operations.
Quality Engineering
Our quality engineering services ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards through quality system audits, corrective action implementation, and supplier assurance programs. We support hardware quality assurance for NASA missions including the Roman Space Telescope.
People
Robert J. Navarro
President / Founder
Former Deputy Director of Safety, Environmental and Mission Assurance at NASA Ames Research Center with 37 years of federal service. Recognized as a technical expert in quality systems and risk management, he led multi-million dollar programs for NASA and DoD.
David A. Zimmer
Technical Expert & Principal Systems Engineer
30+ years of NASA flight hardware experience, including roles as Resident NASA Quality Assurance Representative at Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Expert in spacecraft assembly, integration, and test operations with certifications in workmanship inspections.
Allan S. Benjamin
Senior Scientist
30+ years in aerothermodynamics and probabilistic risk assessment. Principal author of NASA's System Safety Handbook and Enterprise Risk Management publication. Presented at international conferences on risk analysis and safety protocols.
Karen Gentle
Senior Quality Manager
38 years of aerospace quality experience, including leadership roles at Lockheed Martin and Honeywell. Six Sigma Master Black Belt with expertise in ISO/IEC 27001 auditing and mission assurance for Mars exploration programs.
Michael P. Kelly
SMA / Quality Engineer
39 years of safety and mission assurance experience at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Developed SMA Technical Excellence Program frameworks and received multiple NASA achievement awards for quality engineering innovations.
Questions
What aerospace engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in systems engineering, system safety engineering, reliability engineering, quality assurance, and enterprise risk management for aerospace programs.
Which government agencies do you work with?
We support NASA headquarters and all major centers, the Department of Defense, and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
What certifications does your company hold?
We maintain ISO 9001, AS9100, and 8(a) SDB program graduate certifications for aerospace quality management systems.
How do you ensure quality in aerospace projects?
Through rigorous quality system audits, supplier assurance programs, and compliance with NASA-STD-8719 and AS9100 standards.
What notable aerospace projects have you supported?
We've supported the James Webb Space Telescope, OSIRIS-REx, Roman Space Telescope, and multiple NASA risk management conferences.
