Quality Engineer
Core
Building a defense technology startup's quality function from the ground up to ensure product reliability and compliance for field-deployed systems.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Defense command & control software and complete field-deployed systems integrating sensors and AI (via careerplan.io/jobs/2A-007-F1-373-quality-engineer)
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace & Defense
Required skills
Quality management system (QMS) design, MIL-STD application, AS9100/ISO 9001 implementation, qualification and acceptance test procedures, non-conformance management, supplier quality oversight, configuration control, yield analysis
Preferred skills
Startup quality function setup, supplier audit and qualification, PFMEA, SPC, MRB, acceptance sampling standards, IPC-A-610/620 inspection
Technologies
MIL-STD, AS9100, ISO 9001, QTP/ATP, PFMEA, SPC, MRB, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620
Responsibilities
Define and enforce quality gates and acceptance criteria at subcontractors; Lead first-article inspections for new assemblies and process changes; Drive the non-conformance loop including root cause analysis and corrective action; Prepare for and host external quality audits from defense authorities; Train teams on quality practices and embed a quality culture; Track and analyze production yield and quality metrics to drive improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC