Staff Quality Engineer

Astranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online. We are well-funded by some of the best investors in the business and have raised over $400 million to date. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology. And we have a fun and collaborative work environment where you will learn a lot and make a huge impact no matter where you are in your career. Our team is growing fast. Apply now!

Staff Quality Engineer
As our first Production Quality Engineer, you will be tasked with the unique challenge to create a quality management system and robust processes to implement it. As Astranis scales up production of its satellites, we need to build new business processes, systems, and controls to ensure our hardware meets the highest level of quality and reliability.
This role will be the first dedicated quality person in the company, and will report directly to the head of production and supply chain to build out a quality program in order to create a world-class satellite manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate has extensive quality engineering and management experience working on high-reliability products, is self-driven and autonomous, and has demonstrated ability to build a quality system and processes from scratch.
Role

Develop business processes and implement systems for manufacturing and product quality functions such as configuration management, change control, nonconformance resolution, first article inspection, root cause analysis, corrective actions, containments, statistical process control, etc.

Write and maintain quality management system (QMS) command media documents to govern how we design, build, and test hardware.

Work with design engineering teams to develop standards for part drawings, including identification of key characteristics, dimensioning and GD&T, and first article inspection plans.

Develop a process validation framework for qualifying new manufacturing processes, and work with production engineering teams to implement.

Create metrics and tools to monitor the success of products and processes in production, including product yield and statistical process control (SPC).

Create a system for tracking calibrated metrology in the factory.

Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated.

Define electrostatic discharge (ESD) and cleanliness requirements and control processes in the factory.

Assist production/engineering leadership team by identifying opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent technical degree.

12+ years in quality engineering or quality management role.

Bonus

Familiarity with implementing QMS standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001.

Hands-on experience qualifying and maintaining manufacturing processes for electronics and/or mechanical assemblies.

Experience reviewing design documentation and implementing first-article inspection plans.

Strong SQL and Python skills, and demonstrated ability to manage large data sets and create useful tools/dashboards/reports for others.

Demonstrated application of process validation and control methods such as PFMEA, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC).

Ability to use common CAD, PLM, and ERP systems such as Solidworks, Altium, and Arena.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to produce executive-level reports and presentations to efficiently convey information about large data sets.

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity, robust benefits, and bonuses.

What we offer:

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, performance bonuses, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $165,000—$195,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.All employees of Astranis are required to be vaccinated by the start of their employment. Mandatory vaccinations support our commitment to making our workplace and public facilities as safe and welcoming as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals who are not able to get the vaccine due to qualifying medical or religious reasons.
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