Program Quality Lead (PQL)

Ierus-Technologies,-Inc.; West Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IERUS Technologies is seeking an onsite Program Quality Lead to support Missile Defense System tests, ensuring conformity with AS9100 requirements and robust RCCA processes. The role involves close interaction with cross‑functional teams to optimize test outcomes and maintain high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years in quality environments, experience with CAPA, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, including AS9100.
• Experience in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Proficient with MS Office software, especially Excel.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Program team to ensure performance and deliver conforming services in line with processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with radar teams and program management to define and implement quality improvements.
• Lead RCCA activities for systemic issues and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in peer reviews, test witnessing, and audits.

Skills

Quality management

RCCA

Interpersonal comms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Excel

Job description

IERUS specializes in technology research, testing, and implementation with core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, computational analytics (algorithm acceleration and machine learning), and weapon system engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com.

IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.

Job Description

IERUS is currently seeking an Onsite Program Quality Lead (PQL) to work within a large MDA team. The PQL will support Missile Defense System (MDS) Tests ensuring that program goals are accomplished while staying compliant to AS9100 requirements. The successful candidate will help safeguard the effective integration and implementation of IERUS processes and procedures within the constraints of IERUS Command Media.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate data to drive process improvements. Strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential, as the role requires close interaction with the team to ensure product quality and compliance throughout the MDS test lifecycle. Proficiency in root cause corrective action (RCCA), and quality management systems is highly desirable, along with a proactive mindset to address problems and optimize test outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Program team, ensuring successful program performance, deliver conforming services through effective collaboration and compliance to processes and procedures;
• Collaborate with radar teams and partner with program management to define and implement quality improvement strategies;
• Participate and guide root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities for systemic issues;
• Participation in Peer Reviews, Test Witnessing, and Audits;
• Participate in program document reviews, approvals, and verifications to maintain high-quality standards and compliance;
• Interpret command media in compliance to work being performed;
• Interface with customer and program team related to hardware DD-250 activities;
• Travel between Program and Customer local sites;
• This position will be required to be onsite.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience;
• Working experience with Quality Management Systems, to include AS9100;
• Working experience participating in teams in corrective and preventative actions;
• Proficient with MS office software (especially Excel);
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated positive attitude;
• Self‑motivated and able to influence, direct, and lead;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to work with cross‑functional teams;
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start;
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance;
• Active Security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification;
• Active Security clearance;
• Experience working with DoD contracts, specifically MDA;
• Experience with Configuration Control System such as Jira;
• Experience Reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), Corrective Action Requests (CAR);
• Creating, updating and auditing documentation;
• Experience working as an individual contributor and in a dynamic team environment;
• Experience working with customers and suppliers;
• Experience with creating and interpreting quality metrics;
• Experience leading process improvement efforts.

Location

Huntsville, AL

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

IERUS Technologies participates in E-Verify.