Spacecraft Quality Engineer
Join Apex Space as a Spacecraft Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality in spacecraft hardware components.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Ensure spacecraft hardware components meet quality standards
- Lead development of QMS manuals and inspection processes
- Collaborate with teams to mitigate quality issues
- Create and maintain documentation for quality audits
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Must have
- U.S. Person status required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in quality assurance
- Proven experience with supplier evaluation and audits
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards
Nice to have
- ASQ CQE/CSQP Certification preferred
- Working knowledge of Lean Methodology preferred
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Spacecraft Quality Engineer at Apex Space is tasked with ensuring that spacecraft hardware components meet rigorous quality standards throughout their development and production. This role requires expertise in engineering, quality assurance, and supplier management, with a focus on compliance with industry standards like AS9100 and ISO 9001. Ideal candidates will have over five years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals in the aerospace sector. Apex, a rapidly growing startup, emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement within its multidisciplinary teams.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page October 27, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Spacecraft Quality Engineer role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Spacecraft Quality Engineer role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
Apex Space is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Spacecraft Quality Engineer to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, quality assurance, and supplier management. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality in the development and production of spacecraft hardware components. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of hardware components, from initial design and prototyping to final production and delivery.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure all spacecraft hardware components meet or exceed quality standards through rigorous testing, inspection, and validation process adherence.
• Lead the development and execution of QMS manuals, processes, inspection instructions and forms for hardware components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to identify and mitigate potential quality issues during the DFMA phase of product development.
• Support the development of engineering specifications and ensure alignment between design goals and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, address and mitigate quality issues from production and testing phases to delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership in the development of quality metrics, Pareto charts and related tracking methods.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in hardware manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and operational procedures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including test plans, inspection reports, failure analysis reports, and quality audits.
• Ensure proper risk management and compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable space industry certifications.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and supply chain disruptions by partnering with supply chain leadership and providing objective evidence of supplier caused rework, repair and down time.
• Lead broad CAPA and specific RCCA efforts involving multidisciplinary teams using 8D, DMAIC and other QE tools as necessary.
Requirements:
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in supplier development, quality assurance, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience with supplier evaluation, audits, and performance management.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• ASQ CQE/CSQP Certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Methodology is preferred.
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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