What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Loft Orbital Solutions?
Wanna join the adventure?
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in aerospace and satellite systems? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a mid-level Quality Engineer to help us maintain and enhance our quality management processes, ensuring our products meet and exceed customer expectations.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t ‘check all the boxes.
\n- Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures
- Conduct inspections, testing, and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Analyze quality data and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintain quality documentation and assist with audits and regulatory requirements
- 8 years within aerospace/manufacturing industry, with at least 3 years within quality engineering function
- Strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS) and quality standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100)
- Able to read and understand engineering documentation (e.g., drawings, diagrams/schematics, product specifications, etc…)
- Proficiency in quality tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, and root cause analysis
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and standards (e.g., IPC, ECSS)
- Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer)
- Previous direct experience in production or test of spacecraft systems or components
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.
Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Salary : $80,000 - $130,000
