Spacecraft Avionics Quality Leader - QA Manager

firefly; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality operations and mission assurance for our avionics and spacecraft manufacturing. You will bridge avionics engineering with high-reliability production, managing a growing 10-person team and guiding factory growth with hands-on floor engagement.

The role requires deep AS9100 experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and collaboration with cross-site quality and engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in aerospace quality leadership.
• Minimum 2-5 years with a focus on spacecraft or launch vehicles.
• Deep, hands-on experience managing AS9100 certification standards.
• Strong background in complex avionics systems, flight hardware, and spacecraft manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support and ensure implementation and adherence of AS9100 QMS.
• Direct and mentor a 10-person quality team including engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Collaborate with peer quality leaders across launch and vehicle manufacturing to align standards.
• Balance documentation management with hands-on floor evaluations and nonconformance investigations.

Skills

Aerospace quality leadership

Team leadership

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T understanding

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality operations and mission assurance for our avionics and spacecraft manufacturing. You will bridge avionics engineering with high-reliability production, managing a growing 10-person team and guiding factory growth with hands-on floor engagement.

The role requires deep AS9100 experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and collaboration with cross-site quality and engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a