Production Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform quality functions including nonconformance resolution, first article inspection, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop standards for part drawings, GD&T, and inspection plans for electro-mechanical assemblies
• Write and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) command media to govern hardware design, build, and test processes
• Perform process validation for new manufacturing processes in collaboration with production engineering
• Monitor key quality metrics such as product yield and in-process inspection results to identify improvement trends
• Participate in quality reviews and audits to ensure adherence to process requirements and design intent
• Support process improvements to enhance manufacturability, reduce defects, and streamline production flow
• Contribute to the definition and enforcement of factory standards, including ESD handling and cleanliness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering role
• Experience with inspection techniques and basic GD&T principles
• Basic proficiency in Python or SQL for data analysis
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action, and basic quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD, PLM, or ERP systems such as Solidworks, Altium, and Arena
• Hands-on experience qualifying and maintaining manufacturing processes for electronics and/or mechanical assemblies
• Experience reviewing design documentation and implementing first-article inspection plans
• Advanced SQL and Python skills for managing large data sets and creating dashboards
• Demonstrated application of process validation and control methods such as PFMEA, DOE, and SPC

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($115,000 - $150,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.