Quality Engineer, Hardware (III-Senior)

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare

Generous time off

Daily catered lunch

401(k) retirement plan

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. in Denver, CO, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer for Spacecraft Development. You will inspect in-process or finished products against internal specs and help ensure mission assurance, production, and supplier quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to environmental, safety, and quality objectives. Qualifications include a college degree and 5+ years in aerospace quality engineering, with proficiency in gauges and blueprint

Qualifications

• College Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years as a Quality Engineer in aerospace.
• Experience with gauges and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and develop solutions.
• Read blueprints and specifications; monitor production.
• Advise on inspection results and supplier issues.
• Lead internal/external audits such as AS9100/ISO9001.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles in quality assurance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Attention to detail

Communication

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take?We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

As the Quality Assurance Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to Spacecraft Development by inspecting in-process or finished products for quality; based on True Anomaly internal specifications and will advise Missions and production on results. Managing product quality standards, as well as environmental, and safety objectives internally to the Production functions and staff, while externally it relates to suppliers and customers. This role will support the Spacecraft Development team, Mission Assurance and Production Teams. You will have the opportunity to design and build processes that you can then train other team members to help execute against

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a proactive leader;demonstratethe ability toidentifyissues and develop solutions.
• Participate in risk identification reviews of manufacturing instructions and test, Read blueprints, specifications. Monitor operations to ensure that production standards are met.
• Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process and contribute tomaintainingcompliance.Adviseproduction when inspection results do not meet customer specifications.Identifysupplier issues and address design and manufacturing areas for improvement.
• Manage internal and external audits/inspectionssuch as AS9100 and ISO9001.
• Adjudicateinspection issues and collaborate with the responsible manufacturing and/or engineering functions to improve product and/or processes. Lead defect analysis for products and process work centers andfacilitateimprovements.
• Routinely use measuring tools (such as:caliper gauges, micrometers).
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization as it pertains to quality assurancemethodology.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Degree
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace environment.
• Experience working with depth gauges, dial calipers, and/or automated gauges.
• Experiencemaintainingproduction or quality control equipment.
• Experience with EIDP’s, CoC’s, Non-conformance Reporting Processes
• Previousexperience with corrective actions, supplier engagement, and 3rd party audit support.
• Proficiencywith computer applications (such as: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing and understanding graphs and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) in a respectful manner to all levels of personnel.

COMPENSATION

• Quality Engineer 3: $100,000-$130,000
• Senior Quality Engineer: $120,000-$170,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Denver, CO office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in True Anomaly's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.