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Senior Quality Engineer

Liquid Robotics
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026

Senior Quality Engineer


Overview


The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for product quality and quality assurance at Liquid Robotics. This will include hardware and software deliverables as well as quality strategy development, test template creation, test plan organization, test tool selection, implementation and utilization. The successful candidate will also have a strong role working with our manufacturing team to ensure we have appropriate test processes and fixtures in place as we transition products into production. This team member must be a ‘hands on’ individual and will be responsible for mentoring Liquid Robotics employees on the topic of Quality and for reporting status to the executive team. This position will report to Head of Production.



Essential Responsibilities

Interacts frequently with internal and external personnel and customers. Obtains or provides information on important or sensitive organization matters.

  • Own the Quality Management System and associated quality procedures and processes
  • Leads Material Review Board and Root-Cause-Corrective-Action initiatives
  • Validates final quality inspection points and in process inspections as needed
  • Ensuring the successful deployment of products into the market
  • Manages certs and calibration schedules for certified tools


Key Attributes:

  • Is an agent for change, possess high energy, have a passion for quality, and self-motivated
  • Comfortable elevating concerns as needed
  • Excited to be the subject-matter-expert for Quality at Liquid Robotics
  • Experience leading internal audits and external audits in support of our quality management system
  • Support the development and collection of performance metrics


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required
  • Minimum 10 years of previous experience as a QA engineer
  • Extensive knowledge of the production processes; experience in manufacturing of robotic devices a plus
  • Knowledge of an MRP/ERP system (any)
  • Proficient in MS Office software
  • U.S. Person status required.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance


Physical Demands

Some sedentary desk work and filing is required. This role will require the ability to lift parts and components and bending, standing, or sitting on a stool, as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift components and product up to 50 pounds and team lifts of 100 pounds.


Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.



Summary pay range level 4: $96,000 - $172,000

Summary pay range level 5: $119,000 - $213,000



Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the world’s first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With partners, they address challenges facing defense, Oil & Gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collections and communications easier safer and in real-time. Liquid Robotics was acquired by Boeing in December of 2016 and operates as an independent non-integrated subsidiary.


For more info, please visit www.liquid-robotics.com


Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


Salary : $96,000 - $172,000

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