Quality Assurance Engineer

CoAspire () is a cutting‑edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. With over twelve years of a legacy of innovation, we’re at the forefront of building reliable, affordable mass weapons that protect and empower our nation’s warfighters. Our tight‑knit team thrives in a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and work‑life balance come first, with a focus on professional growth at our new 27,000+ sq.

ft. facility. Join us to make a tangible impact on mission‑critical technology while enjoying Northern Virginia’s vibrant community.

Position: You will serve as key Quality Assurance (QA) authority on the weapon system production floor. In this role, you will participate in and contribute to all quality‑related processes impacting shipping, receiving, parts management, system and subsystem assembly, final acceptance and others. You will ensure quality and compliance efforts are followed and support the continuous improvement of the AS9100D/ISO‑9001 quality management system.

• Employ and contribute to the improvement of the weapon program’s quality plans, control plans, inspection checklists, and verification and validation of production‑related requirements.
• Participate in the internal review boards, lead and track root‑cause/corrective action discovered across production materials, components and workflows, and document appropriately.
• Execute in‑process and final acceptance inspections and other company and government required inspection procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in concert with other QA and production leadership.
• Follow the AS9100D and related quality system elements specific to the production line: calibration, document control, training records, audit readiness, and supplier quality oversight.
• Adhere to and document key quality metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety‑related requirements.

• 0–7 years of QA experience in aerospace/defense hardware production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• Experience in achieving and sustaining high quality production‑related systems, verified with quantitative measurements and documentation.
• Knowledge of AS9100D, ISO‑9001 and other government‑required standards.
• U.S. citizenship with current Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain/maintain one).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.

Beyond competitive pay, we offer:

• Full benefits from day one: medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and Federal holidays

Apply now! We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Let’s build the future together. No agencies, please.