Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Heads Up Technologies Kirkland, Washington, United States

At Heads Up Technologies, we’re redefining what’s possible in the air. Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in-flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace and ALTO Aviation under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft.

Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.

We are a team of engineers, innovators, creators, and problem solvers who are passionate about building smarter solutions for the aviation industry.

Through the combined strengths of our specialized brands and capabilities, Heads Up Technologies brings together deep technical expertise, modern design thinking, and a collaborative approach to support customers across every stage of the product lifecycle.

At Heads Up Technologies, our culture is grounded in shared values that guide how we work and grow.

Integrity
We act with honesty, accountability, and respect in everything we do.

Teamwork
We collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.

Excellence
We are committed to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.

Expertise
We leverage our knowledge and experience to solve complex challenges

To elevate the aviation experience by delivering intelligent, integrated solutions powered by exceptional people.

Joining Heads Up Technologies means being part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation.

We offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow their careers, and make a direct impact on innovative products used across the globe. Whether you are developing technology or supporting business operations, your work here matters.

At Heads Up Technologies, we are committed to supporting the health, well being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support life at work and beyond.

Benefits may include:

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)
• Dental and vision coverage (Company Paid)
• Health Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Support resources
• Virtual care access
• Benefit Resource Center support
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Benefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits.

The Quality Engineer supports the design, development, and post-delivery support of Innovative Advantage's cabin management electronic products within a regulated aerospace environment. As an engineering firm whose products are built by contract manufacturers, Innovative Advantage relies on this role to help maintain product conformity, reliability, and airworthiness across the full lifecycle from design assurance through supplier build to field support. This role executes and increasingly drives the day-to-day quality activities supporting the company's AS9100 quality management system and applicable airborne systems standards (DO-178, DO-254), working closely with engineering, operations, and external manufacturing partners.

The Quality Engineer is expected to protect product conformity, reliability, and airworthiness by applying quality principles consistently and objectively. With several years of experience behind them, they are expected to work with a substantial degree of independence — owning nonconformance and corrective-action processes end to end, making sound day-to-day quality judgments, and escalating airworthiness-critical or high-risk matters…