Quality Engineer II

Sierra Space; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 80,898 - 111,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space, a leader in the aerospace industry located in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking a Quality Engineer II to design and implement robust quality assurance protocols for manufacturing processes. Candidates should have knowledge of quality management standards and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,898 - $111,255 along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401(k) matching. Become part of a committed team at Sierra Space!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Experience conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols.
• Conducting inspections and tests to ensure product quality.
• Documenting quality assurance activities and maintaining records.

Skills

Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

About the Role

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution. The engineer will design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment, and finished products. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, analyzing data to identify trends, and recommending improvements in production processes and quality assurance protocols. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Additional duties include documenting quality assurance activities, maintaining accurate records, and utilizing knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings along with familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The position also ensures compliance with IPC and NASA requirements, applies understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), actively participates in Corrective Action Reports (CAR), and undergoes internal audits with basic audit training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Basic Internal Audit Training.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in quality assurance or inspection (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
• Experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Experience with advanced quality assurance tools and techniques such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with quality management software and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Compensation

Pay Range: $80,898.00 - $111,255.75

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Important Notice

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non‑U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and illegal drug use.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.