We are looking to add a
Senior Mission Assurance Manager 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- Lead Mission Assurance organization for DoD customers and internal mission including providing mission assurance resources (people, tools, processes, business systems, etc.) needed to support quality requirements and customer needs.
- Establish and execute mission assurance plans to ensure quality, manufacturing, and engineering process compliance with CesiumAstro QMS, customer, and industry requirements.
- Lead and facilitate mission assurance responsibilities for customer design reviews, process qualification reviews, configuration audits, and hardware acceptance reviews throughout product development and delivery.
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits to ensure adherence to AS9100, DoD standards, and applicable requirements.
- Facilitate Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation for non-conformances and anomalies.
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) for internal and external review and disposition, including presentation to customer and government customers
- Collaborate with supply chain management to ensure supplier / subtier contractor compliance with customer flow downs and develop overall supplier quality strategy.
- Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, business development, program management etc. to drive business objectives and continuous improvement.
- Manage and develop a team of professionals including setting performance objectives, ensuring individuals possess necessary skills and experience, and fostering a culture of rigor and quality.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality, or Reliability Engineering in the defense, aerospace, or space industry, with direct experience on a complex DoD program.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience, leading technical teams and interfacing with government customers.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
- Expert-level understanding of industry standards (AS9100), DoD.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Ability to operate independently with high accountability.
- Strong mentorship and training skills.
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
$139,500 - $192,000 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.
