Aerospace Quality Engineer – Spaceflight QA (Onsite, SJ)

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. seeks an Electrical Quality Engineer to lead aerospace quality programs in our San Jose, CA facility. You will inspect satellites and components, drive nonconformance actions, and build a robust quality system to ensure high‑reliability space hardware.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams, ensuring IPC standards compliance and data‑driven quality improvements across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/aerospace/industrial engineering, physics, or related field.
• At least 5+ years in Quality Engineering, QA, or manufacturing.
• 3+ years experience with aerospace Class 3 electrical components.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% for audits and support.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 at Class 3.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee inspection and testing of satellites and hardware.
• Lead nonconformance root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality management system documentation.
• Analyze inspection processes to drive quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 and aerospace standards.
• Collect and analyze data from tests, inspections, and audits.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

IPC workmanship criteria

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

MES

PLM

Job description

Muon Space, Inc. seeks an Electrical Quality Engineer to lead aerospace quality programs in our San Jose, CA facility. You will inspect satellites and components, drive nonconformance actions, and build a robust quality system to ensure high‑reliability space hardware.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams, ensuring IPC standards compliance and data‑driven quality improvements across production lines.