Senior Quality Engineer — Aerospace & Defense (ISO/AS9100)

Antenna Research Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure our products and processes meet quality and regulatory standards. The role focuses on implementing QMS, inspections, audits, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of QMS, SPC, CAPA and ISO 9001/AS9100, plus Six Sigma or Lean experience. Join a team delivering high‑reliability products for national security applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related STEM field is required.
• Master’s degree in an Engineering field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in a quality assurance environment with a focus on manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and audit reports.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities to resolve quality issues.
• Develop and implement inspection plans, test procedures, and sampling methodologies.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI), in-process checks and final inspections to ensure product conformity.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw materials and components meet specifications.
• Assist in risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) to mitigate potential quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Quality management software

Excel

Job description

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure our products and processes meet quality and regulatory standards. The role focuses on implementing QMS, inspections, audits, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of QMS, SPC, CAPA and ISO 9001/AS9100, plus Six Sigma or Lean experience. Join a team delivering high‑reliability products for national security applications.