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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Leads quality assurance for satellite communication systems, including maintaining quality management procedures, resolving nonconformances through root-cause and corrective-action methods, auditing suppliers, managing supplier corrective actions, driving process improvements, defining quality metrics, delivering QMS training, and supporting AS9100 and other quality audits across supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a dedicated and talented Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to our team. In this position, you will work closely with an integrated team of Cesium managers, engineers, and other cross-functional personnel in the production of state-of-the-art satellite communication systems.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish, implement, and maintain quality management system procedures and processes.
- Resolve nonconformances with cross-functional teams using failure analysis, root cause, corrective action, and 8D methodologies.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations and supplier audits including metrics reporting.
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier nonconformances and corrective actions.
- Lead process improvement projects to drive results across the organization.
- Develop and drive quality objectives and measurable metrics.
- Manage and conduct QMS training.
- Support internal and external QMS audits in accordance with AS9100 and applicable requirements.
- Support and interface across functional disciplines including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
- 5+ years relevant work experience.
- Experience with continuous quality improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the aerospace or electronics industry.
- Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certification.
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.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience with continuous quality improvement activities in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems compliance
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Experience in the aerospace or electronics industry
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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