Program Quality Engineer
Core
Ensure rigorous quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle of hardware-based radar systems, driving toward zero defects in design, testing, and pre-production phases.
Role type
Senior Program Quality Engineer (Hardware/Radar Systems)
Builds
Hardware-based radar systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Radar Systems Engineering (via careerplan.io/jobs/73-009-7A-467-program-quality-engineer-at-drs-rada-technologies)
Required skills
Hardware quality planning, FMEA (Design & Process), Six Sigma (DMAIC), APQP/PPAP, Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5Why), Design Reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/PRR), Reliability Testing (HALT/HASS, thermal cycling, vibration, EMI/EMC), Configuration Management, Supplier Quality Management
Preferred skills
Radar system components knowledge, Environmental testing standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160), Functional safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508), Manufacturing process controls (DFM/A, ICT, AOI)
Technologies
AS9100, MIL-STD-810/882/461, EBOM, GD&T
Responsibilities
Develop and execute quality assurance plans for hardware development; Define hardware-specific KPIs/KGIs; Conduct hardware-focused FMEA; Oversee design verification and reliability testing; Chair Change Control Board meetings; Lead cross-functional Root Cause Analysis; Collaborate with suppliers on critical components
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
