Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Associate Flight Assurance Engineer to join a Federal Program located in Midland, Texas. The Associate Flight Assurance Engineer will support the manufacturing and quality assurance of our Block 2 satellite constellation, targeting six satellites per month by late 2025.
Responsibilities of the Associate Flight Assurance Engineer :
- Assess new product designs for manufacturability and quality compliance, providing recommendations to R&D and Product Engineering.
- Develop and execute quality control processes to ensure products meet safety, performance, and mission reliability standards.
- Conduct proof-of-concept studies, focusing on quality validation and defect analysis.
- Support detailed process design, including layouts, tooling, and fixturing, with an emphasis on quality assurance metrics.
- Perform inspections and audits to identify nonconformances, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to integrate quality checks into production workflows, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies.
- Participate in safety and quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards (., NASA-STD-6016, ECSS).
- Document quality findings and contribute to mission assurance reports, supporting launch readiness.
Qualifications of the Associate Flight Assurance Engineer :
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering environment.Proficiency with CAD / CAM software (., AutoCAD, Inventor) and basic quality tools (., calipers, CMM).Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document quality processes and collaborate with teams.Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail.Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card Holder.Must be able to read, write, and speak English.Compensation for the Associate Flight Assurance Engineer :
Salary Range : $80,000+flexible based on experienceComprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by lawUnlimited Opportunity for GrowthFlexible work scheduleLI-CJ2
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