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About the Role

Join CesiumAstro as a Quality Assurance Associate in our Austin production facility. You will work on an integrated team inspecting and testing communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. You will program and operate inspection equipment, handle nonconformances, perform calibration and metrology, and ensure all products meet CesiumAstro Quality Management System standards, international specifications, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

Quality Control and Inspection

• Execute quality control processes for purchased products, manufacturing operations, and customer requirements.
• Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products using approved procedures, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform measurements using calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, CMM/VMM equipment.
• Document inspection activities using electronic systems, written logs, and labels.
• Assist with control and disposition of non-conforming material (MRB).
• Schedule and manage day-to-day quality activities with timely turnaround.

Metrology and Quality Systems

• 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.
• Create, document, and update quality processes for inspection, measurement system analysis (MSA), calibration, and data analysis.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection methods, plans, internal procedures, and quality processes.

Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

• Drive resolution of internal and external nonconformances using root cause analysis, corrective action, and 8D methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and improve processes.
• Conduct data analysis and metrics reporting to support quality objectives and operational decisions.
• Assist in resolving audit findings from internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Perform additional quality control duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Need

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, metrology, and failure analysis.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent minimum.
• Experience in aerospace, electronics, or defense industry.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), metrology arms, Keyence systems, or similar inspection and measurement equipment.
• Experience with calibration systems and metrology practices preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with microscopic visual inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical device industries.
• J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.

Employment Details

Full-time position. Compensation and benefits include company stock options and a benefits package covering health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

U.S. Person Requirement: To comply with United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.