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Head of Quality – Space Hardware
Los Angeles Area, California
$180,000 – $250,000 equity benefits
U.S. Citizenship required
Build quality that survives launch
Are you a Head of Quality – Space Hardware who has built systems inside New Space or high velocity hardware environments? Do you operate where hardware moves fast and failure is not an option? Do you want to own quality on systems that go from build to launch on aggressive timelines? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.
This organisation builds advanced space mobility and propulsion systems designed for rapid deployment and real mission impact. Its hardware supports next generation orbital operations where speed, adaptability and reliability define success. Teams work close to the hardware, move quickly and take full ownership from concept through flight.
The Head of Quality – Space Hardware will own quality across flight hardware programmes, setting the standard for how systems are built, tested and released. This role sits on the critical path between engineering, production and launch.
As the Head of Quality – Space Hardware your responsibilities will include
• Defining quality strategy across flight hardware development and production
• Building quality systems that enable speed without compromising reliability
• Leading cross functional execution across engineering manufacturing and supply chain
• Driving fast resolution of non conformance and failure modes
• Setting inspection, validation and compliance standards for flight hardware
As the Head of Quality – Space Hardware you will bring
• A degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in New Space or fast paced hardware startups
• Background in build reliability, launch reliability or production quality
• Proven ability to scale AS9100 aligned quality systems
• Strong leadership across engineering production and test environments
As Head of Quality – Space Hardware, you will define how quality operates in an environment built for speed. You will work directly with teams taking hardware from concept to launch, with the autonomy to make decisions that impact mission success.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000