Spacecraft Quality Engineer – Senior

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all spacecraft hardware components meet or exceed quality standards through rigorous testing, inspection, and validation processes.
• Lead and manage the development and execution of quality plans, quality control procedures, and inspection techniques for hardware components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to identify and resolve potential quality issues during the design phase and throughout the production process.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in hardware manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and operational procedures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including test plans, inspection reports, failure analysis reports, and quality audits.
• Ensure proper risk management and compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or other applicable space industry certifications.
• Support the development of engineering specifications and ensure alignment between design goals and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and supply chain disruptions.

Requirements:

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in supplier development, quality assurance, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience with supplier evaluation, audits, and performance management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.