Quality Engineer

About the role

Lead quality for mission-critical RF and microwave systems used in aerospace and defense. This is a hands-on role for a problem-solver who takes ownership—driving root-cause analysis, leading audits, and partnering cross-functionally to keep production and quality aligned.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine quality assurance protocols for manufacturing processes, from raw materials to finished RF and microwave products
• Develop and improve inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure products meet internal and external standards
• Analyze production data, generate reports, identify trends, and recommend updates to quality standards or processes
• Review technical documents, drawings, and assembly instructions to verify conformance to specifications
• Compare defects against standards, recommend dispositions, and verify successful implementation of rework
• Conduct internal audits, assign corrective actions, and confirm completion
• Participate in technical design reviews, material review boards, change control boards, and failure review boards
• Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and project leads to troubleshoot quality issues and implement process improvements
• Engage with external customers during audits, inspections, or quality issue resolutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities within projects
• Provide technical guidance or leadership to junior staff when applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field
• Experience with ISO/AS9100/FDA or similar quality systems
• Proven problem-solver with strong root-cause analysis skills
• Comfortable leading initiatives and influencing teams
• Hands-on with inspections, audits, and process improvement

Qualifications

• Bonus: electronics, RF, or high-reliability manufacturing

Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general technical tools; experience with manufacturing or QA software is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly document, present, and escalate quality issues
• Electronics, RF, or high-value hardware manufacturing and testing experience is a plus
• Ability to think creatively, multi-task, and solve problems at the root cause level
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one is a plus

Benefits

• Salary of $90,000 to $115,000 per year depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Commuter benefits within the Stanford Research Park
• Complimentary EV charging
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and opportunities for skill development and growth