Astra
Director, Quality
Alameda, CA · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$212k-$250kDetected 16 days ago
CybersecurityProduct ManagementProcess ImprovementLeadershipLean Manufacturing
About the role
- As the Founding Director of Quality and Mission Assurance, you will be the ultimate owner of reliability and risk management for all our space hardware programs.
- Engage in supplier technical reviews and audits.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion a continuous improvement culture, utilizing methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, to enhance processes and overall product quality and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Establish and own the company's Mission Assurance strategy, working with program management and engineering to perform risk assessments and identify, mitigate, and track all mission-critical risks.
- Implement a Design Assurance program to ensure quality, reliability, and safety are integrated into product design from the earliest stages, in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., NASA, DOD) and contractual requirements.
- Develop and oversee reliability engineering activities, including risk and failure analysis, and lead the System Safety program to identify and mitigate hazards associated with the hardware.
- Act as the independent reviewer for program execution, participating in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and program audits to provide critical analysis and ensure a path to mission success.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain a comprehensive QMS in preparation for AS9100 certification and other relevant space-specific quality standards.
- Implement process controls and oversee all aspects of hardware quality during manufacturing, assembly, and test, including non-conformance management and material review boards (MRB).
- Develop and implement mission assurance and quality training programs for engineers, technicians, and managers across the company.
- You will build and scale the company's entire quality organization, instilling a culture of mission success throughout the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to integration and delivery.
- Reliability and System Safety: Develop and oversee reliability engineering activities, including risk and failure analysis, and lead the System Safety program to identify and mitigate hazards associated with the hardware.
- Independent Review: Act as the independent reviewer for program execution, participating in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and program audits to provide critical analysis and ensure a path to mission success.
Requirements
- All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency
- in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws.
- Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry's leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.
- Why We Value You Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in quality and mission assurance within the aerospace, defense, or space industry.
- Proven experience leading the implementation of a QMS, preferably in a manufacturing startup Extensive experience with Mission Assurance concepts, including risk management, reliability engineering, and system safety.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100 and familiarity with government standards and guidelines (e.g., NASA, DOD).
Compensation
- $211,564-250,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits.
- If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
- You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
- Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Benefits
- The pay range for this role is: $211,564-250,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range in the San Francisco Bay Area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits.
Company info
- Build, lead, mentor, and grow the quality and mission assurance team, scaling the organization to support the company's growth trajectory.
Visa & Work Authorization
- All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any req
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