Quality Engineer

Full Time Professional Cape Canaveral, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a space mission enabler providing flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance.

With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, Lizzie Sat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it’s our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is a critical role that is responsible for ensuring the highest quality products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

• Analyze defect data and implement data driven corrective actions
• Drive continued improvement of the quality system and manufacturing processes
• Document, update and present corrective actions and process improvements to internal and external audiences
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, engineering drawings, customer contract requirements, and product test procedures
• Lead containment efforts of non-conforming material
• Interface within the quality team and across the various functions
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers
• Review, revise and improve manufacturing work instructions/routers resulting in measurable impact
• Initiate and review engineering design changes
• Provide return to print engineering dispositions for non-conforming product
• Coordinate dispositions for non-conforming product
• Support in the preparation for and execution of external and internal audits
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned**

Required Education and Experience

• Requires practical knowledge of electronics manufacturing (cable, assembly, test)
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) practical experience
• Experience with IPC-620, J-STD-001, Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.4
• Lean/Six Sigma training (preference is certified green/black belt)
• Understanding of IS09001/AS9100 and related QMS standards
• Experience using RCCA tools such as FMEA, Pareto, 5 Why, 8D, and Fishbone
• Understanding of Windows environment including standard Microsoft Office tools is required

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work – occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds of force to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves being stationary most of the time, sometimes requiring moving about the work center on concrete surfaces.
• Computer Work – daily use of laptop, computer monitor screen, keyboard, and mouse, sometimes utilizing a headset with microphone & speakers.

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel < 10%

Shift/Schedule

Onsite work Monday through Friday; day shift

Drug-Free Workplace

Sidus Space is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when…