Founding Director, Quality & Mission Assurance

astra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 211,564 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra is seeking a Founding Director of Quality and Mission Assurance to drive mission assurance strategies and build a quality organization. The candidate will manage mission risk, implement quality management systems, and lead a team focused on ensuring the reliability and safety of space hardware.

Applicants should have over 10 years of aerospace quality experience and a strong educational background in engineering or physical sciences. The role requires deep expertise in industry standards and a hands-on leadership style.

A competitive pay range of $211,564 - $250,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space quality and mission assurance.
• Experience in leading QMS implementation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage complex risks in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own the Mission Assurance strategy.
• Implement a Design Assurance program for quality and safety.
• Develop and oversee reliability engineering activities.

Skills

Aerospace quality standards

Risk management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

NASA standards

DOD standards

Job description

Astra is seeking a Founding Director of Quality and Mission Assurance to drive mission assurance strategies and build a quality organization. The candidate will manage mission risk, implement quality management systems, and lead a team focused on ensuring the reliability and safety of space hardware.

Applicants should have over 10 years of aerospace quality experience and a strong educational background in engineering or physical sciences. The role requires deep expertise in industry standards and a hands-on leadership style.

A competitive pay range of $211,564 - $250,000 is offered.