Lead Build Reliability Engineer @ ABL Space Systems

INACTIVE

Full-Time

Lead Build Reliability Engineer

ABL Space Systems

201-500 employees

Rockets for small satellite launches

Aerospace

$115,000 - $175,000

Senior

El Segundo, CA, USA

Requirements

5+ years of experience with quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
Strong understanding of configuration control, traceability, and verification methods
Proficiency in enterprise systems including MRP/ERP, Teamcenter, and Jira
Experience supporting AS9100 certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Excellent project management and program management skills
Bachelors degree in electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, material sciences, or similar engineering degree from an accredited university
Led the development of new or improvement of established quality systems
Led AS9100 or similar industry quality certification process
Experience with quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions
Experience in developing or executing processes for several of the following: CNC machining, additive manufacturing, bending, tube forming and fabrication, detailed or complex assemblies, welding (TIG, OTW), PCB integration and testing, harnessing
Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap and ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight; there is no one to pick up the slack of partially complete work

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and lead the implementation of numerous processes and systems, such as FOD and environmental controls, equipment calibration, receiving inspections, and electrostatic discharge control
Take ownership of the nonconformance and engineering change order systems
Collaborate with technical and corporate leadership to drive operational process improvements
Work with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and implement manufacturing and integration best practices
Manage the AS9100 certification process and implement systems and processes

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, we’re building a launch system we are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We’re an ambitious team with big goals and, together, we’re determined to prove that reaching space can be simple, efficient, and routine.

When launch day arrives, we want you by our side

As a Lead Build Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and managing programs and processes to enable building high quality launch vehicles. You will drive initiatives with technical leadership and work across functions to standardize operations to facilitate the rapid building of hardware. You understand how to architect systems that improve reliability without the process being overburdensome. This position includes, but is not limited to, managing the AS9100 certification process, nonconformance and corrective actions, and engineering change orders. We are looking for a Lead Build Reliability Engineer who is action oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define, develop, and lead the implementation of numerous processes and systems, such as FOD and environmental controls, equipment calibration, receiving inspections, and electrostatic discharge control
Take ownership of the nonconformance and engineering change order systems
Collaborate with technical and corporate leadership to drive operational process improvements
Work with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and implement manufacturing and integration best practices
Manage the AS9100 certification process and implement systems and processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience with quality, manufacturing, or design engineering
Strong understanding of configuration control, traceability, and verification methods
Proficiency in enterprise systems including MRP/ERP, Teamcenter, and Jira
Experience supporting AS9100 certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Excellent project management and program management skills
Bachelors degree in electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, material sciences, or similar engineering degree from an accredited university

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Led the development of new or improvement of established quality systems
Led AS9100 or similar industry quality certification process
Experience with quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions
Experience in developing or executing processes for several of the following: CNC machining, additive manufacturing, bending, tube forming and fabrication, detailed or complex assemblies, welding (TIG, OTW), PCB integration and testing, harnessing

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the "why" behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes.
Ability to deal with ambiguity: there is no roadmap and ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective.
End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight; there is no one to pick up the slack of partially complete work.

The salary range for this role is $115,000-$175,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.

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ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, they're building a launch system they are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$460.2M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -8%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 22%

INACTIVE