Senior Quality Engineer

Job Title : Senior Quality EngineerJob Description

The Senior Quality Engineer will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving product quality for space technology projects. This position involves comprehensive quality assurance responsibilities, including program quality assurance, root cause analysis and corrective actions, and customer quality support and communications. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of defect-free products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and manufacturing to develop and implement quality assurance plans and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Monitor and report on quality performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.

Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work independently, as a member of a team, and lead teams.

Essential Skills

A degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a STEM field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in the aerospace or space technology industry, or 10+ years of relevant experience.

Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.

Proven experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field.

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.

Experience in aerospace technology, products, and processes.

Work Environment

The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology in a collaborative and innovative work environment. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with a commitment to professional development and career growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goleta, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $156000.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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