Quality Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and in-process inspection plans
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, BOMs, and work orders
• Lead investigations into quality escapes and nonconformances using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone
• Apply quality tools including RCCA, SPC, and FMEA
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurrence
• Perform, witness, and monitor incoming, in-process, and acceptance inspections
• Verify compliance with contamination control, cleanroom, and ESD procedures
• Ensure measurement and test equipment remains within calibration
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and agency reviews

Requirements

• 3–5 years of quality or engineering experience in aerospace or high-reliability hardware
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and verify hardware against requirements
• Experience leading root cause investigations and driving RCCA/CAPA
• Hands-on experience in hardware integration and test environments
• Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)
• Ability to obtain and maintain NASA and IPC workmanship certifications
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NASA or IPC certifications (J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-8739.1)
• Experience in cleanroom environments and contamination-controlled processes
• Background supporting spacecraft or flight hardware programs
• Familiarity with metrology systems and inspection tooling
• Experience supporting customer or government audits

About the Company

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and autonomy beyond Earth orbit. Their Ranger spacecraft deliver high delta-V and sustained on-orbit maneuverability, enabling missions across cislunar and geostationary space.