Quality & Mission Assurance Lead – Space & Optics

CACI International Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I International Inc. seeks a Program Quality Manager (PQM) to ensure quality and mission assurance for optical and photonics systems in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

You will interface with customers, perform risk analysis on space and EO systems, and lead quality processes across engineering and manufacturing. The role involves coordinating with assembly technicians, conducting audits, and directing corrective actions while supporting program reviews and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in electronic, optoelectronic, and/or opto-mechanical manufacturing desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer interface representing mission assurance on assigned programs.
• Perform assembly risk analysis on engineering build documentation for space/EO systems.
• Review hardware and documentation for compliance, FOD, workmanship, and opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with assembly technicians for process compliance verification and improvement.
• Chair Failure Review Boards to facilitate dispositions and Root Cause Analysis.
• Create and maintain End Items Data Packages for program hardware.
• Audit program production and hardware configurations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AS9100 QMS

Job description

CAC I International Inc. seeks a Program Quality Manager (PQM) to ensure quality and mission assurance for optical and photonics systems in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment.

You will interface with customers, perform risk analysis on space and EO systems, and lead quality processes across engineering and manufacturing. The role involves coordinating with assembly technicians, conducting audits, and directing corrective actions while supporting program reviews and supplier performance