Quality Engineer; QMS

Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year

Department:
Quality

Location:

Redondo Beach

As a Build Reliability Engineer (QMS) at Impulse, you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS) within a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role will focus on ensuring build reliability across production processes, driving quality initiatives, and maintaining compliance with aerospace regulatory and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and QMS standards, with the ability to work cross‑functionally to improve product integrity and production efficiency.

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes in alignment with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
• Drive build reliability initiatives across manufacturing, assembly, and integration processes
• Partner with Manufacturing, Vehicle Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify and mitigate reliability risks
• Analyze production data, nonconformances, and failure trends to improve yield and reliability
• Develop and track key quality and reliability metrics (FPY, DPPM, defect trends, etc.)
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and configuration control in accordance with QMS requirements
• Lead internal audits and support external/customer audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods
• Support supplier quality and incoming inspection activities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or high‑reliability systems
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems
• Demonstrated experience supporting production builds, integration, or test of primary structures and/or complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills with demonstrated root cause analysis experience

• 4+ years of demonstrated build reliability experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, aviation, robotics, or defense hardware
• GD&T familiarity; ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply dimensional tolerancing principles in a manufacturing or design environment is a plus
• Experience with reliability engineering concepts (FMEA, reliability growth, Weibull analysis)
• Experience working closely with technicians and production teams
• Experience supporting rapid development or prototype‑to‑production transitions

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of stock options and benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations. This position requires applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by protected status.