Shield AI

Principal Quality Engineer - Development Programs (R5350)

Dallas, Texas · Principal · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$260kDetected 1 day ago

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About the role

Serve as the lead quality engineering representative on a major aerospace development program.
Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into system architecture, design, verification, validation, and production planning activities.
Drive quality integration within cross-functional engineering teams.
Design Quality & Product Development
Participate in system requirements reviews, design reviews, and technical readiness reviews.
Assess product designs for quality, manufacturability, inspectability, maintainability, and reliability.
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with design maturity and product performance.
Champion Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles.
Lead investigations of the program's most complex failures and quality escapes.
Drive closure and effectiveness verification of corrective actions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or similarly complex engineered products.
Extensive experience supporting new product development programs.
Experience with reliability engineering, failure analysis, and risk management.
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and production transitions.
Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.

Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field.
Experience with UAVs, autonomous systems, aircraft development, or defense technologies.
Experience supporting flight test programs and developmental testing.
Expertise in FRACAS, FMEA, reliability growth, and statistical analysis techniques.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
Experience supporting military or government aerospace programs.
All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

#LI-JM1 #LF Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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