Quality Engineer III

Job Title: Quality Engineer III

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Datron

Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica, Inc.

Fisica is a leading manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in airborne and ground-based antennas, electromagnetic systems, and simulators. With operations in San Leandro and Simi Valley, we support major defense programs and partner with top primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our organization includes ATI, Randtron, Datron, and Space Vector—bringing deep expertise across the defense sector. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture focused on innovation, integrity, and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for overall quality engineering support on assigned programs, including internal quality performance, customer interface, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage program quality objectives, timelines, and milestones
• Review non-conforming material (DMRs/MRB) and in-process rejections
• Support drawing control and configuration change (CCB) activities
• Conduct final product reviews prior to shipment to ensure compliance
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues
• Interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams on quality matters
• Analyze manufacturing performance and report on quality trends
• Lead corrective/preventive actions and cross-functional quality initiatives
• Support audits, ISO/AS9100 compliance, and quality system requirements
• Present findings and updates in technical meetings
• Support training and development of team members

Qualifications & Experience

• BS/MS (technical field preferred) with 8 years of QA experience
• or 10–12 years of hands-on senior-level quality engineering experience
• Experience working with electromechanical systems and hardware
• Familiarity with design, manufacturing, test, and evaluation processes
• Strong knowledge of quality standards (ISO/AS9100, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with customers or government agencies (DCMA preferred)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with MS Office and general computer applications

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, and occasional travel
• Able to perform occasional physical tasks (lifting up to 25 lbs, bending, etc.)
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with standard exposures

Why Join Fisica

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401(k) with 6% match (immediate vesting)
• Generous PTO and strong work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role $82,500 - $153,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, and schedule type.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Fisica is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .