Spacecraft Quality Engineer II – I&T & CAPA Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

HSA

401(k) matching

Paid leave

Equity sharing

Job summary

Quantum Space seeks a Quality Engineer II to support hardware build, integration, and test operations across spacecraft programs, driving quality, discipline, and continuous improvement in Integration & Test. You will interpret drawings and specs, lead root-cause investigations, and apply RCCA, SPC, and FMEA to prevent recurrence and raise reliability.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced hardware role. Location options include Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA, with a competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality or engineering experience in aerospace or high‑reliability hardware.
• Ability to lead root cause investigations and drive RCCA/CAPA to closure.
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware integration and test environments.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and verify conformance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality control procedures for I&T processes.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and BOMs to verify conformance.
• Lead investigations into quality escapes using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Apply RCCA, SPC, and FMEA to drive corrective actions.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives across programs.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Process discipline

Hardware inspection

8D problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

RCCA

SPC

FMEA

J-STD-001

NASA-STD-8739 series

Job description

Quantum Space seeks a Quality Engineer II to support hardware build, integration, and test operations across spacecraft programs, driving quality, discipline, and continuous improvement in Integration & Test. You will interpret drawings and specs, lead root-cause investigations, and apply RCCA, SPC, and FMEA to prevent recurrence and raise reliability.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced hardware role. Location options include Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA, with a competitive compensation package