Astra

Quality Engineer II

Alameda, CA · Mid · Contract

Work authorization required$92k-$130kDetected 26 days ago

CybersecuritySupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Fast-Paced Innovation Work in a dynamic environment where solving difficult engineering and manufacturing challenges is part of everyday life.
Growth & Ownership Early-career engineers at Astra are trusted with real responsibility and have the opportunity to work directly on flight-critical hardware.

You will support production by driving inspection rigor, investigating hardware nonconformances, and implementing process improvements that protect mission success.
You will work closely with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure hardware meets drawing requirements, process controls, and aerospace quality standards.
How You'll Fulfill Your Mission Manufacturing Quality Support Partner with manufacturing teams on the production floor to ensure hardware is built and inspected to engineering and industry requirements.
Support in-process inspections and verification activities for propulsion and structural hardware and systems.
Support incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final acceptance activities.
Develop and refine inspection criteria, inspection plans, and acceptance documentation.
Non-Conformance Management Document and investigate hardware nonconformances and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
Root Cause & Corrective Action Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations using structured methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
Help implement corrective actions that improve manufacturing quality and reduce defect recurrence.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing consistency and hardware reliability.

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.
The ideal candidate has aerospace manufacturing exposure, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and experience supporting inspection or production quality activities.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Familiarity with inspection techniques and quality documentation practices.
Problem Solving Exposure to RCCA, CAPA, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
Eligibility Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR/export control requirements.
Desired Multipliers Experience working in aerospace or propulsion hardware manufacturing.
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience supporting inspection, MRB, or production quality activities.
Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and ESD handling practices.
Experience with digital manufacturing systems such as MES, PLM, or ERP platforms (e.g., Teamcenter, ION, Odoo).
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ quality methodologies.

$92,248-130,000 Salary and Benefits We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.
We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups.

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