Espace
VP of Mission Assurance & Quality (MA&Q)
Saratoga, CA · Vp · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$200kDetected 1 day ago
Electrical EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable?
- E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services.
- This role is structurally independent of all other VP organizations - the authority to halt work, reject deliverables, and withhold qualification sign-off cannot be overridden by any VP.
Responsibilities
- That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
Requirements
- The VP, MA&Q must be willing to halt a production line, delay a gate review, or withhold qualification sign-off when the evidence demands it - and hold that position under pressure from peers and the CTO alike.
- 15+ years of progressive mission assurance, quality engineering, or reliability engineering on flight programs
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field - or equivalent verifiable experience
- 15+ years of progressive mission assurance, quality engineering, or reliability engineering on flight programs; at least one spacecraft program carried from system requirements through on-orbit operations
- Demonstrated record of exercising halt/reject authority or withholding qualification sign-off against schedule and cost pressure you must describe a specific instance. This is the most important qualification for the role
- Direct accountability for a flight program's FMEA/FMECA from initial build through qualification, including enforcing zero-unmitigated-SPOF at CDR
- Experience designing, implementing, and running a tiered NCR classification and disposition system at production rate, including Use-As-Is and Repair disposition authority
- Direct experience chairing or co-chairing a spacecraft Qualification Review and making the independent go/no-go determination
- Familiarity with PPL management, derating analysis, lot acceptance testing, and radiation qualification requirements (TID, SEE)
- Demonstrated record of building multi-discipline assurance teams spanning all seven functions
Compensation
- The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 annually.
Benefits
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- Bonus Points for the Following
Company info
- We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.
- Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet.
- In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
- An opportunity to really make a difference
Visa & Work Authorization
- E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
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