Aerospace QA Leader: Systems & Mission Assurance

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

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader for Aerospace Systems at the Space Sciences Laboratory. The role provides technical leadership across the full lifecycle of advanced aerospace systems, ensuring quality is engineered into every phase, from instrument concepts to launch-ready hardware.

You will drive verification, risk management, and process discipline in partnership with engineering and supplier teams.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Aerospace Quality Assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of NASA Safety and Mission Assurance requirements.
• Infrequent travel to partners and subcontractors; longer travel for launches.
• U.S. Person requirement for eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in Aerospace QA and NASA Safety & Mission Assurance.
• Oversee design, fabrication, integration, and test of spaceflight hardware for compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to drive corrective actions and quality culture.
• Verify hardware against aerospace quality standards via inspections and reviews.
• Analyze issues, document findings, and support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace QA knowledge

NASA Safety & MSA knowledge

Travel readiness

U.S. Person compliance

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Post-graduate coursework (preferred)

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader for Aerospace Systems at the Space Sciences Laboratory. The role provides technical leadership across the full lifecycle of advanced aerospace systems, ensuring quality is engineered into every phase, from instrument concepts to launch-ready hardware.

You will drive verification, risk management, and process discipline in partnership with engineering and supplier teams.