Senior Quality Engineer I
Core
Develop and execute inspection methods, manage nonconformance reports, and lead root cause analysis to ensure space hardware meets customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Space systems, optical/electro-optical payloads, and critical subsystems for U.S. Space Development Agency and Department of Defense missions
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Quality Management Systems (AS9100), Nonconformance Report (NCR) management, Corrective Action (CAPA) leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Metrology and calibration, GD&T interpretation, Data visualization (Power BI, Power Apps), ESD and FOD controls
Preferred skills
Spaceflight hardware experience, Optical/electro-optical systems knowledge, ASQ certification, Supplier management in regulated environments
Technologies
Power Apps, Power BI, Excel, AS9100
Responsibilities
Develop and execute inspection methods to verify product quality and workmanship; Investigate product nonconformances and lead root cause analysis; Generate and manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Reports; Coordinate calibration activities and maintain metrology controls; Provide quality training to production and engineering teams; Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits; Collect and analyze quality data to support data-driven decision making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
