Quality Engineer

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is a critical role that is responsible for ensuring the highest quality products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze defect data and implement data driven corrective actions
• Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes
• Document, update and present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures
• Lead containment efforts of non-conforming material
• Interface within the quality team and across the various functions
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers
• Review, revise and improve manufacturing work instructions/routers resulting in measurable impact
• Initiate and review engineering design changes
• Provide return to print engineering dispositions for non-conforming product
• Coordinate dispositions for non-conforming product
• Support in the preparation for and execution of external and internal audits
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Requires practical knowledge of electronics manufacturing (cable, assembly, test)
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience 
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practical experience
• Experience with IPC-620, J-STD-001, Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4
• Lean/Six Sigma training (preference is certified green/black belt)
• Understanding of IS09001/AS9100 and related QMS standards
• Experience using RCCA tools such as FMEA, Pareto, 5 Why, 8D, and Fishbone
• Understanding of Windows environment including standard Microsoft Office tools is required

 Physical Requirements 

• Sedentary Work – occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves being stationary most of the time, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces. 
• Computer Work – daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers. 

Travel Requirement

• Ability to travel < 10%

Shift/Schedule

• Onsite work Monday through Friday; day shift

Drug-Free Workplace

Sidus Space is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies

Total Rewards and Perks

At Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff 
• Paid Time Off - Up to 4 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays – 5 of which can be floated 
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to background investigation and drug screen

• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.   

•  Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Space’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at people@sidusspace.com