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Program Quality Engineer

NewSpace Technical
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Program Quality Engineer – Satellite Systems

Location : Denver. CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

We’re looking for a Program Quality Engineer to ensure mission-critical quality and reliability for the development and deployment of cutting-edge satellite systems. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will support production, supply chain, and final assembly to deliver faultless results for each mission. If you’re passionate about process improvement, root cause analysis, and driving excellence across engineering, we want to hear from you!

The Role

You’ll be at the forefront of program mission assurance, ensuring that all stages—from design to final assembly and testing—are held to the highest standards. Your role will include guiding engineering teams, engaging with suppliers, and improving processes to ensure consistency, quality, and success across the board.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mission Assurance : Develop and implement core mission assurance requirements and ensure engineering teams align with these standards.
  • Design & Specification Support : Review drawings, develop specifications, and support engineering releases.
  • Production Oversight : Support the production process, supply chain, and final satellite assembly and testing to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Supplier Quality : Collaborate with suppliers, providing oversight and driving solutions for key quality issues.
  • Root Cause Analysis : Lead investigations into nonconformances and drive corrective actions to improve processes.
  • Process Improvement : Use Lean Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate variation, improving product consistency and quality.
  • Documentation Support : Provide input and reviews for Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR & CDR), manufacturing work instructions (MWI), and test procedures.
  • Nonconformance Management : Lead and manage PRs, MRBs, and FRBs (Problem Reviews, Material Review Boards, and Failure Review Boards).

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline).
  • 5 years of experience in quality engineering for space, aerospace, or high-reliability systems.
  • Strong knowledge of quality frameworks (AS9100, ISO 9001).
  • Experience in process improvement and root cause analysis, with proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and provide quality-driven feedback.
  • Strong leadership skills in managing supplier quality and cross-functional team collaboration.

    • Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience working with satellite assembly and testing processes.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing instructions, test procedures, and failure investigations.
  • Hands-on experience with PR / MRB / FRB processes and documentation.
  • Ability to engage and negotiate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

    • Ideal Candidate Traits

  • You’re a proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments.
  • You have exceptional communication skills and can balance technical depth with cross-functional collaboration.
  • You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring mission success.

    • What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge space systems and advanced technologies.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment that supports professional growth.

    • Apply now and help us build something extraordinary! Or send your resume to jake.payne@newspacetechnical.com

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