Product Assurance Engineer

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. We do it with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity’s future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Product Assurance Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving Voyager Technologies’ AS9100‑certified Quality Management System while ensuring compliance, reliability, and mission readiness across aerospace and defense programs. The role supports the full product lifecycle by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to drive quality standards from supplier qualification through final delivery. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is part of the Quality Assurance / Product Assurance team based in San Diego, California.

The role is onsite.

• Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100‑certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, MIL‑STD, NASA, and MDA requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the full product lifecycle, from supplier qualification through final delivery.
• Lead and perform inspection activities to ensure conformance to design, engineering, and customer specifications across aerospace and defense hardware and software programs.
• Manage non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes, driving root cause analysis and effective, timely resolution.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments to evaluate and improve supplier performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100 certification audits and customer or regulatory program reviews.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and mission readiness.
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and program status to engineering and program management stakeholders in support of mission‑critical milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering OR Master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent with commensurate experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and practices.
• Experience with non‑conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes (e.g., 8D, CAPA).
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD, NASA, and/or MDA quality and reliability requirements.
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced aerospace and defense environment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environment.

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