Quality Assurance Engineer I

About the role

Working with a team of engineers and developers on test requirements, manufacturing process and product, and test equipment, you will be responsible for supporting the project development lifecycle from Planning, Requirements Design, Built, Test, and Delivery phases of product that comply with Astrobotic’s Quality System, industry standards, and customer specific requirements. You will be responsible to drive quality best practices throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels. Quality Engineers will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that product success.

Responsibilities

• Support quality program-specific requirements, including but not limited to, managing deviations, waivers, and change management actions, nonconformances (NCRs), vendor quality management, quality reporting per contract requirements, and supporting corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.
• Monitor quality specifications, processes, and engineering best practices to ensure mission success.
• Participate in the continuous improvement by developing appropriate process monitoring and measurement techniques.
• Assess Astrobotic business processes, systems, and products through internal auditing to assure compliance to customer requirements, Astrobotic procedures and policies, and ISO 9001/AS9100 standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for assembling and integrating products in addition to inspecting, testing, and validating system requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools.
• Assist in the failure analysis process and collaborate with project teams to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Engage in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards.

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of experience in an engineering, research and development, or manufacturing environment.
• B.S. technical degree in a related engineering or science field from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Self-motivated and capable of working at a technical level.
• Experience with PDM Pro, Atlassian products, and Epsilon3.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical parts specifications and assemblies.
• Proficiency in documenting plans, procedures, and results for presenting to a technical audience.
• Experience performing electromechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working among small, highly technical teams.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.