Quality Engineer I
Core
Provide engineering-level quality support for StreamCaster MANET products across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems, focusing on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and validation.
Role type
Quality Engineer I (Hardware/Defense)
Builds
StreamCaster MANET radios and MN-MIMO waveform systems for defense, law enforcement, and public safety
Domain
Defense, Public Safety, MANET/MIMO Communications
Required skills
Root cause analysis, Failure analysis, Inspection tools (multimeters, calipers, microscopes), PCB/PWA schematics, Continuous improvement, Data analysis, Technical documentation review, MS Office
Preferred skills
AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge, Root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA), Soldering/PCB manufacturing, RF systems, IPC Certification
Technologies
Linux, PCB, PWA, MANET, MIMO
Responsibilities
Conduct acceptance testing and validation on first article PCBs, assemblies, and components; Lead failure analysis investigations to determine root cause; Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards; Drive continuous improvement projects targeting yield enhancement and defect reduction; Review and interpret engineering documentation including blueprints and schematics; Train and mentor junior quality staff on inspection techniques and root cause analysis.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC