Aerospace Quality Engineer: Space Hardware & CAPA

Actalent; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the manufacturing of solar array systems for space applications. This contract role partners with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure flight hardware meets AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer quality requirements.

The position is onsite in Goleta, CA, and offers pay in the range of $52.00–$60.00 per hour. The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering in aerospace or related high‑reliability environments and ITAR eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably aerospace, space, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with RCA, CAPA, audits, inspections, and QMS.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities for aerospace/space hardware.
• Perform root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues.
• Conduct internal/external audits and inspections.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures, and controls.
• Support manufacturing and inspection of space flight hardware.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality issues and documentation.
• Support PPAP activities when required.

Skills

Quality engineering

Aerospace

AS9100

ISO 9001

RCA

CAPA

Audits

QMS

ITAR eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support the manufacturing of solar array systems for space applications. This contract role partners with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure flight hardware meets AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer quality requirements.

The position is onsite in Goleta, CA, and offers pay in the range of $52.00–$60.00 per hour. The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering in aerospace or related high‑reliability environments and ITAR eligibility.