We are looking to add a
Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Serve as primary subject matter expert for customer-specific mission assurance and quality requirements ensuring program activities, including design, manufacturing, integration, and test, are executed in compliance with all applicable requirements.
- Drive implementation of mission assurance processes and any required modification of existing quality management system processes.
- Ensure delivery of mission assurance customer deliverables including reporting and documentation.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support internal and external audits, customer reviews, and program milestones.
- Partner with supply chain to ensure supplier flow-down and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Ensure risk management activities and action plans are executed and maintained according to procedures and standards.
- Lead investigation and disposition of major nonconformances and failures using root cause and corrective action methodologies.
- Serve as mission assurance reviewer for design reviews and review boards including Corrective Action Review Board, Engineering Review Board, and Failure Review Board.
- Provide training and guidance to engineering, program management, and operations teams on mission assurance processes and customer requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years relevant work experience or training required
- Experience in an aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industry
- Deep, working knowledge of mission assurance requirements such as NASA, DoD, or similar high-reliability standards
- Proven experience in developing, documenting, and implementing new processes and tailoring existing processes
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions
- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System compliance
- Root cause analysis and continuous improvement
$136,000 - $167,000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
