USD 139500–192000/yr

Senior Mission Assurance Manager

United StatesUnited States·WestminsterFull-timesenior
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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.

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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 Senior Mission Assurance Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
  • Lead Mission Assurance organization for DoD customers and internal mission including providing mission assurance resources (people, tools, processes, business systems, etc.) needed to support quality requirements and customer needs.
  • Establish and execute mission assurance plans to ensure quality, manufacturing, and engineering process compliance with CesiumAstro QMS, customer, and industry requirements.
  • Lead and facilitate mission assurance responsibilities for customer design reviews, process qualification reviews, configuration audits, and hardware acceptance reviews throughout product development and delivery.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits to ensure adherence to AS9100, DoD standards, and applicable requirements.
  • Facilitate Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation for non-conformances and anomalies.
  • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) for internal and external review and disposition, including presentation to customer and government customers
  • Collaborate with supply chain management to ensure supplier / subtier contractor compliance with customer flow downs and develop overall supplier quality strategy.
  • Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, business development, program management etc. to drive business objectives and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and develop a team of professionals including setting performance objectives, ensuring individuals possess necessary skills and experience, and fostering a culture of rigor and quality.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality, or Reliability Engineering in the defense, aerospace, or space industry, with direct experience on a complex DoD program.
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience, leading technical teams and interfacing with government customers.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
  • Expert-level understanding of industry standards (AS9100), DoD.
  • Ability to operate independently with high accountability.
  • Strong mentorship and training skills.
  • Possession of or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Westminster, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

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    Posted
    March 6, 2026
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    May 10, 2026

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    44
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    Trust Level
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    May 10, 2026

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    Founded
    2017
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    CesiumastroSenior Mission Assurance ManagerUSD 139500–192000