At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. The Quality Manager will work with engineering, manufacturing, DevOps, and executive teams to implement robust quality standards and processes. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring QA standards, partnering with internal teams to drive operational excellence and product reliability.
This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) consistent with AS9100/ISO9001 and other applicable standards.
Establish quality strategy, goals, KPIs, and metrics aligned with business objectives
Oversee quality planning for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test processes.
Define and drive a QA strategy that is aligned to mission use cases, workflows, and operational scenarios.
Monitor the quality of investigations and RCCA (Root Cause/Corrective Action).
Ensure implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.
Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and DevOps teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Train and mentor team members on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
Serve as the primary quality representative to leadership, suppliers, and customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in Quality within aerospace and defense manufacturing
2+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams
Experience with root cause analysis, FMEA, and risk management tools.
Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and related standards.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in quality processes and documentation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in Quality within aerospace and defense manufacturing
5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams
Experience in both hardware quality and software quality domains. Familiarity with the AS9115 standard is a plus.
Strong experience leading audits, MRB, CAPA, and supplier quality programs
AS9100/ISO9001 certified including lead auditor and implementer certifications.
Familiarity with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test processes.
Quality Manager Salary: $125,000 – $175,000 USD
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Turion Space is building the infrastructure to secure and sustain the future of space. Founded to address the growing need for space domain awareness, in-space servicing, and debris mitigation, Turion designs, builds, and operates spacecraft with real-world operational capability. Our vehicles are built for national security and commercial missions that require speed, autonomy, and resilience.
We believe the next chapter of space operations will be defined by who can act, not just observe. That’s why we’re focused on building platforms that move fast, adapt in orbit, and solve problems ranging from satellite servicing to tactical intelligence gathering.
We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023 and DROID.002 in March 2025. DROID.003 is scheduled for launch in 2026.
Why Work With Us
Turion Space is where startup grit meets real space missions. We build and fly spacecraft for defense, servicing, and domain awareness. No red tape, no sidelines, just hands-on work that matters.
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