Caci
Program Quality Engineer
Melbourne, FL, US · Full-time
No sponsorship$55k-$112kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The Program Quality Engineer - RF / AS9100 is responsible for full quality oversight of complex RF-based aerospace/defense programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end quality oversight across planning, design, supply chain, production, test, delivery, and field support.
- Lead quality-related program reviews, including gated design reviews, readiness reviews, and internal/customer audits.
- Develop and maintain Program Quality Plans, including inspection/test strategies, control plans, risk assessments, and validation/verification activities.
- Support internal and external audits
- drive closure of findings and corrective actions.
- Perform detailed drawing reviews with a strong working knowledge of GD&T, ensuring dimensions, tolerances, and callouts are accurate, manufacturable, and fully aligned with functional and inspection requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure design-for-quality and design-for-manufacturability (DFM/DFQ) principles are applied to RF hardware.
- Support internal and external audits; drive closure of findings and corrective actions.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/8D, 5-Why, fishbone, etc.) for complex RF and system-level quality issues.
- Monitor key quality metrics (e.g., yields, defects, escapes, returns, customer complaints) and drive targeted improvement activities.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of experience in quality engineering in an aerospace/defense or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience with AS9100 (implementation, maintenance, and/or audit support).
- Significant hands-on experience with RF hardware or RF systems (e.g., RF modules, transceivers, radar, communication systems, EW, etc.).
- Proven ability to provide program-level quality oversight and take ownership for overall program quality performance.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (RCCA/8D, FMEA, control plans, SPC, PPAP/FAI, etc.).
- Experience working cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues and data to both technical and executive audiences.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or space RF programs.
- Experience with customer and regulatory audits (e.g., prime contractors, DoD, NASA, ESA).
- Required:
- Desired:
- Auditor training/certification for AS9100 (Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor).
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, RF, Systems, Mechanical) or related technical field
- advanced degree a plus.
Compensation
- There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
- We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- The proposed salary range for this position is:
- $54,700 - $112,000
Benefits
- Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
- At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as
- healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Company info
- At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
- As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
- CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
- Act as the main quality interface with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers.
- Interface directly with DCMA representatives and customers on quality matters, including audits, inspections, data reviews, and corrective actions, ensuring clear communication, timely response, and sustained confidence in program performance.
- Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and status updates to customers and internal leadership; handle customer quality inquiries and corrective actions.
Equal opportunity
- CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen
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