Quality Assurance Associate

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Quality Assurance Associate to our team. In this position, you will work closely on an integrated team of CesiumAstro managers, engineers, and other cross-functional personnel. You will be responsible for programming and using inspection/analysis equipment, handling nonconformances and corrective actions, calibration and metrology of equipment, as well as performing inspections on electronic assemblies and finished high reliability products in compliance with CesiumAstro Quality Management System, international standards, and regulatory requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute quality control processes per purchased product, manufacturing operations, and customer quality requirements.
• Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products utilizing necessary tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform measurements using calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and CMM/VMM equipment.
• Document inspection activities using electronic systems, written logs, and labels.
• Assist with the control and disposition of non-conforming material (MRB).
• Drive scheduling of day-to-day quality activities and ensure timely and accurate turnaround of inspection and quality processes.
• Program, maintain, and utilize automated inspection equipment such as CMMs, inspection arms, XRF systems, X-Ray equipment, and automated visual inspection systems.
• Perform calibration of equipment and tools used in Quality, Production, and Test activities.
• Create, document, and update quality processes related to inspection, measurement system analysis (MSA), calibration, and data analysis.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of inspection methods, inspection plans, internal quality procedures, and quality processes.