Quality Engineer II

About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is where it all comes together—offering unmatched exposure to the full lifecycle of flight hardware and launch operations. This team is responsible for executing first flights, enabling reuse, and scaling toward high-cadence launch operations. The work evolves with every milestone, requiring adaptability, strong collaboration, and a commitment to building and maintaining quality in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

In this role, you will not only support launch execution but also interface closely with test and manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on exposure to hardware and contributing to quality processes that span development, test, and flight.

About the Role:

• Provide quality oversight for Test and Launch operations, including in-process build verification, issue ticket management, as-built verification, and non-conformance management
• Plan and execute quality activities through work instruction reviews, process development, corrective action plans, and standard rework/repair documentation
• Support and contribute to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), partnering with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve quality policies and procedures
• Collaborate closely with Launch, Test, Manufacturing, and Responsible Engineering teams to ensure alignment on quality and program objectives
• Use data and metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions across the product lifecycle
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, with opportunities to help define and scale quality processes in a rapidly evolving launch environment
• Support procurement and hardware readiness efforts as needed to ensure successful integration and launch execution

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness and ability to support a dynamic operations environment, including occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing, test, or aerospace environment
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA standards)
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly processes
• Experience with quality and product lifecycle systems (PLM, MES, ERP, QMS)
• Familiarity with product development and quality methodologies (FMEA, APQP, SPC, PPV)
• Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and scale processes in a growing organization

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.