Spacecraft Quality Engineer II for I&T Excellence

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity sharing

Medical, dental, vision

HSA & 401(k) matching

Generous leave

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support hardware build, integration and test operations across spacecraft programs. This role drives product quality, process discipline, and continuous improvement throughout Integration & Test to ensure mission success.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced hardware environment, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to identify issues, drive root cause, and implement lasting solutions for high-reliability assembly and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in quality or engineering in aerospace/high-rel environments.
• Ability to obtain NASA and IPC certifications; current preferred.
• Experience leading RCCA/CAPA investigations and CAPA closure.
• Hands-on hardware I&T support with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-process inspection plans.
• Interpret drawings, specs, BOMs to verify conformity.
• Lead investigations into quality escapes using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone.
• Apply RCCA, SPC, and FMEA tools.
• Drive CAPA to prevent recurrence and improve quality.
• Support audits and customer/gov reviews.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Root-cause analysis

RCCA/CAPA

Hardware I&T

Environmental testing

NASA IPC certs

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Metrology systems

Inspection tooling

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support hardware build, integration and test operations across spacecraft programs. This role drives product quality, process discipline, and continuous improvement throughout Integration & Test to ensure mission success.

You will work hands-on in a fast-paced hardware environment, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing and test teams to identify issues, drive root cause, and implement lasting solutions for high-reliability assembly and