Product Assurance Engineer

Voyager Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in San Diego is seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to sustain and advance the AS9100-certified QMS for aerospace and defense programs. You will partner across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management to enforce quality standards throughout the lifecycle, from supplier qualification to delivery.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is onsite in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and practices
• Experience with non‑conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes (e.g., 8D, CAPA)
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD, NASA, and/or MDA quality and reliability requirements
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier quality audits and assessments

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, MIL-STD, NASA, and MDA requirements
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the full product lifecycle, from supplier qualification through final delivery
• Lead and perform inspection activities to ensure conformance to design, engineering, and customer specifications across aerospace and defense hardware and software programs
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes, driving root cause analysis and effective, timely resolution
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments to evaluate and improve supplier performance, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 certification audits and customer or regulatory program reviews
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and mission readiness
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and program status to engineering and program management stakeholders in support of mission-critical milestones

Skills

Quality Assurance

AS9100/ISO 9001

CAPA/8D

Supplier quality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent with commensurate experience

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. We do it with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity’s future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Product Assurance Engineer – Quality Assurance

The Product Assurance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving Voyager Technologies’ AS9100‑certified Quality Management System while ensuring compliance, reliability, and mission readiness across aerospace and defense programs. The role supports the full product lifecycle by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to drive quality standards from supplier qualification through final delivery. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is part of the Quality Assurance / Product Assurance team based in San Diego, California. The role is onsite.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100‑certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, MIL‑STD, NASA, and MDA requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the full product lifecycle, from supplier qualification through final delivery.
• Lead and perform inspection activities to ensure conformance to design, engineering, and customer specifications across aerospace and defense hardware and software programs.
• Manage non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes, driving root cause analysis and effective, timely resolution.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments to evaluate and improve supplier performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 certification audits and customer or regulatory program reviews.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and mission readiness.
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and program status to engineering and program management stakeholders in support of mission‑critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering OR Master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent with commensurate experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and practices.
• Experience with non‑conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes (e.g., 8D, CAPA).
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD, NASA, and/or MDA quality and reliability requirements.
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced aerospace and defense environment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environment.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 0% including the possibility of overnights within the defined area or range.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 15 pounds.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Salary

The good‑faith base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $120,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and free on‑demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

California Pay Range

$90,000—$120,000 USD