Senior Quality Engineer – Aerospace Launch & QMS Lead

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, Florida seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to oversee in-process build verification, non-conformance management, and quality program improvements across Test and Launch operations.

You will collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes on site. The role may require night shifts and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality management, or a related manufacturing quality role.
• Demonstrated application of engineering principles to analyze technical issues, evaluate quality risks, and support corrective actions.
• Experience leading or completing complex projects by coordinating across technical and operational teams, managing priorities, and meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate technical findings, quality risks, and recommended actions to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ability to support occasional night shifts and weekend work and to travel as required by Test and Launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-process build verification, issue ticket workflows, as-built verification, and non-conformance management while establishing project goals, priorities, and completion criteria.
• Develop and improve quality processes by reviewing work instructions, creating corrective action plans, and preparing standardized rework and repair documentation to support Test and Launch operations.
• Support the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by collaborating with the QMS team to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures relevant to Test and Launch Quality.
• Collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams to resolve quality issues, align priorities, and support program and company objectives.
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, investigate root causes, develop corrective actions, and recommend initiatives that improve product and process quality.
• Communicate quality findings, risks, recommendations, and project status clearly to team members, technical leaders, and management to support timely and informed decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, Florida seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to oversee in-process build verification, non-conformance management, and quality program improvements across Test and Launch operations.

You will collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes on site. The role may require night shifts and travel as needed.