Aerospace QA Leader for Mission-Critical Systems

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a Quality Assurance Leader, Aerospace Systems. This senior role provides technical leadership across the full lifecycle of spaceflight hardware, ensuring NASA Safety & Mission Assurance compliance and industry standards to deliver mission-ready systems that perform in harsh launch and space environments.

You will guide design reviews, manufacturing surveillance, supplier oversight, and testing activities while building

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Aerospace Quality Assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of NASA Safety and Mission Assurance requirements.
• Infrequent travel to partners and subcontractors.
• U.S. Person compliant eligibility as defined by law.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise in Aerospace Quality Assurance and NASA Safety & Mission Assurance, setting technical direction and quality standards that drive mission success and risk mitigation.
• Provides expert technical oversight across design, fabrication, integration, and test of spaceflight hardware, evaluating compliance with NASA requirements and flagging quality risks early.
• Partners with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve complex technical issues, drive effective corrective actions, and build a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Verifies mission-critical hardware against aerospace quality and workmanship standards through detailed inspections, reviews, and testing.
• Investigates quality issues, analyzes technical data, and produces clear reports supporting compliant decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace QA requirements

NASA Safety & Mission Assurance

Travel flexibility

U.S. Person requirement

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Post-graduate coursework (preferred)

Job description

The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a Quality Assurance Leader, Aerospace Systems. This senior role provides technical leadership across the full lifecycle of spaceflight hardware, ensuring NASA Safety & Mission Assurance compliance and industry standards to deliver mission-ready systems that perform in harsh launch and space environments.

You will guide design reviews, manufacturing surveillance, supplier oversight, and testing activities while building