Quality Assurance Manager

Voyagertechnologiesinc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer/Mission Assurance professional to own the AS9100D/ISO 9001 QMS, lead MRB activities, and drive corrective actions for flight hardware. You will work with NASA, DoD, and prime contractors to ensure traceability and compliance across supplier networks.

Applicants should have space-grade workmanship knowledge (IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001), and be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. Travel up to 10% and leadership of a small quality team are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering with relevant experience; or 11 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100D and aerospace quality audits.
• Experience leading MRB activities and NCR/CAR/SCAR workflows using 8D/5-Why methods.
• Knowledge of space-grade workmanship standards including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Experience with supplier quality management and PCBA manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret schematics and data sheets for complex hardware.
• 3+ years leading technical quality/inspection teams of up to 10 people.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain AS9100D/ISO 9001 QMS, act as MRD and ensure audit readiness.
• Interface with external auditors, registrars, and customers including NASA/DoD.
• Lead NCR, CAR, SCAR workflows and drive root-cause analysis.
• Develop and enforce space-grade workmanship standards and QA plans.
• Review EIDPs for traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Manage supplier quality program, audits, and counterfeit-prevention.
• Mentor the quality team and apply Lean Six Sigma to improvements.
• Ensure ITAR/CUI handling and EH&S controls in space-grade manufacturing.

Skills

AS9100D knowledge

MRB leadership

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Space Addendum

AS5553/AS6174

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. And we’re doing that 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.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Own, maintain, and continually improve the site AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management System, serving as the AS9100D Management Representative and sustaining certification and audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary quality authority and interface for external auditors, registrars, and customers, including NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and top-tier aerospace primes.
• Lead the Material Review Board and the nonconformance (NCR), corrective action (CAR), and supplier corrective action (SCAR) workflows, driving disciplined root cause analysis and verified corrective and preventive action on flight hardware.
• Develop and maintain program Mission Assurance and Quality Assurance Plans, and enforce space-grade workmanship standards, including IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and its Space Addendum, and NASA-STD-8739.
• Review and approve End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) to ensure full traceability and compliance with customer and regulatory flow-down prior to shipment.
• Manage the supplier quality program, including supplier audits, source inspection, counterfeit‑parts prevention (AS5553 and AS6174), GIDEP screening, and government property control under FAR 52.245‑1.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality engineering and inspection team; allocate resources across programs and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling, and oversee ESD, contamination, cleanroom, and EH&S controls supporting space‑grade manufacturing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with 7 years of experience in quality engineering or mission assurance, OR a Master's degree with 5 years of experience, OR 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Deep working knowledge of AS9100D and demonstrated experience navigating regulatory aerospace quality audits.
• Experience leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities and closed‑loop root cause and corrective action, including NCR, CAR, and SCAR workflows and 8D and 5-Why methods.
• Knowledge of space‑grade workmanship standards, including IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001, including the Space Addendum.
• Experience with supplier quality management, source inspection, and PCBA manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret schematics, assembly drawings, specifications, and data sheets for complex electronic hardware.
• 3 years leading high‑performing technical quality and inspection teams of up to 10 personnel.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance and ASQ certification (Certified Quality Manager, CMQ/OE, or Certified Quality Engineer, CQE).
• Certification in IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001, including the Space Addendum, and Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), with familiarity in counterfeit‑parts prevention (AS5553 and AS6174), NADCAP special‑process qualification, and configuration management.

Travel, Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Occasional travel, up to 10%, including domestic supplier and customer site visits.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and ESD‑controlled manufacturing environment and to lift or move items or equipment up to 25 pounds.

The good faith base salary range for this role is $145,000–$195,000 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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employeesbenefitfrom a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• 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

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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

California pay range $145,000—$195,000 USD