Momentus

Product & Quality Assurance Lead

San Jose, CA, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 25 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementAvionicsRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

They will champion a culture of quality, continuous improvement, risk management, and mission success across the organization.

Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and AS9100 certification activities.
Develop and implement Product Assurance, Mission Assurance, and Reliability programs for spacecraft, flight hardware, and supporting systems.
Provide quality oversight throughout design, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and launch readiness activities.
Establish and manage nonconformance, corrective action (CAPA), root cause analysis, and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
Develop supplier quality requirements, conduct audits, and drive supplier performance improvements.
Lead internal audits, customer audits, and external certification assessments.
Establish quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision making.
Support configuration management, documentation control, and flight certification data package development.
Build, mentor, and lead Quality, Inspection, and Reliability personnel while fostering a strong quality culture.

Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality management principles.
Experience with quality tools and methodologies including CAPA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing, inspection, test, and configuration management processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical requirements.
Experience supporting NASA, ESA, DoD, Space Force, commercial space, or other mission-critical aerospace programs.
Experience with EEE parts control, environmental qualification testing, and spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T).
Knowledge of ECSS, NASA Product Assurance, FAA, EASA, IPC, or J-STD requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or space systems quality, product assurance, or reliability engineering.
5+ years of leadership experience managing quality, product assurance, reliability, or mission assurance teams.

Annual Base Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package (base+bonus+equity) and is determined within a range.
Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
This is a full-time position in San Jose, California.
This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services.
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. Â§ 1324b(a)(3) is required.

Our benefit plans include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, short and long term disability and life insurance.
We also offer flexible PTO, along with 11 paid holidays, sick time and paid parental leave.

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space.
With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.
Daring problems require daring solutions.
We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what.
Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy.
We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future.
If this sounds like you, we should talk.
Momentus does not accept agency resumes.
Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email.
Momentus will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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