Senior Quality Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Define, develop, and execute quality processes for next-generation solid rocket motors, ensuring reliable products through embedded quality requirements and rigorous test operations.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Solid Rocket Propulsion
Required skills
Quality Engineering, Test Quality, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), Nonconformance management, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, PPAP, Engineering Drawings, Quality Standards (AS9100, ISO9001)
Preferred skills
ASQ CQE/CQA, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, AS9100 Lead Auditor, ERP/MRP systems, PLM software, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Technologies
Data Acquisition Systems, Load Cells, Pressure Transducers, Thermocouples, Strain Gauges, Oracle, PLM
Responsibilities
Develop scalable quality processes from design through qualification; Define and own quality framework for test operations (static fire, component-level, subscale); Validate measurement chains and sensor calibration; Lead root cause investigations for test anomalies; Support buildout of test facilities and manufacturing cells; Own quality data architecture for test campaigns; Represent quality in design and milestone reviews; Collaborate with design engineering to flow quality requirements into specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
