Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer

Full-Time | Brooklyn Park, MN | On-Site

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (On-Site)  Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3–7 years in quality or process engineering  Salary Range: $85,000 – $115,000 (depending on experience)

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; clearance eligibility a plus  Export Control: ITAR-controlled position

About Trusted Semiconductor Solutions

Trusted Semiconductor Solutions (TSS) is a Trusted-accredited, non-traditional defense contractor specializing in high-reliability integrated circuit design and advanced packaging. Headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN, TSS serves U.S. government, military, intelligence, aerospace, and industrial customers who demand onshore design pedigree, ITAR compliance, and mission-critical reliability. Our areas of expertise include radiation-hardened IC design, chiplet/advanced packaging, and custom ASIC development from concept through qualified part delivery.

At TSS, Quality is not a gate — it is a discipline woven into every phase of our product lifecycle. The Quality Engineer plays a central role in protecting the integrity of our products and processes and in building the trust our customers place in us.

Export Control Notice: This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance is preferred.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will own and advance TSS’s quality systems, ensuring our semiconductor products and design processes meet the exacting standards required by defense and aerospace customers — including MIL-PRF-38535, AS9100D, and customer-specific flow-down requirements. You will collaborate across design, test, and manufacturing functions to drive root cause resolution, continuous improvement, and audit readiness throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Documentation

•  Develop, author, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, inspection reports, and process flows specific to integrated circuit design and assembly.

•  Manage and continuously improve the TSS Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and applicable MIL-SPEC requirements.

•  Maintain comprehensive documentation and records for all quality activities, including inspection results, failure analysis reports, corrective action records, and audit findings.

•  Support first-article inspection (FAI) activities and the generation of deliverable data packages for government and prime contractor customers.

Incoming & Outgoing Inspection

•  Manage incoming material inspection, including component verification against purchase order requirements, certificates of conformance, and applicable military and industry standards.

•  Oversee final inspection and release of outgoing finished products, ensuring compliance with customer contractual requirements and applicable specifications (e.g., JEDEC, MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-STD-883).

•  Conduct component-level and final package inspections using optical and measurement equipment to verify dimensional, visual, and electrical compliance.

Root Cause & Corrective Action

•  Lead structured failure investigations and root cause / corrective action (RCCA) activities for yield excursions, process escapes, and field failures, applying methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa, and fault tree analysis.

•  Collaborate with design, process, and test engineering teams to validate corrective action effectiveness and prevent recurrence.

•  Track, trend, and report on quality metrics, nonconformances, and corrective actions, providing regular updates to leadership.

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Quality

•  Establish and manage quality requirements for outsourced processes including wafer fabrication, assembly, and test, interfacing with suppliers to ensure flow-down of applicable standards.

•  Conduct supplier audits and assessments; review and approve supplier quality plans and process qualifications.

•  Manage government or customer-owned property (COP/GFP) in accordance with applicable quality and contractual requirements.

Lab Environment & Equipment

•  Manage the site equipment calibration program to ensure measurement accuracy, traceability, and compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540 or equivalent standards.

•  Oversee compliance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) programs in lab and production environments, including training, monitoring, and audit activities.

Audits & Continuous Improvement

•  Plan and execute internal quality audits to assess process compliance and identify improvement opportunities; prepare audit findings and track closure of corrective actions.

•  Support external audits by customers, government agencies (e.g., DCSA, DLA), and certification bodies; serve as a point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries.

•  Drive a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean and statistical methods to reduce defects, cycle time, and cost of poor quality.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

•  3–7 years of experience in a quality, product, or process engineering role in the semiconductor, microelectronics, or defense electronics industry.

•  Familiarity with IC fabrication, assembly, and test processes, including an understanding of the integrated circuit product lifecycle from design through qualified delivery.

•  Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why) and corrective action processes.

•  Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100D.

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and present findings to engineering teams and management.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Active or prior U.S. government security clearance.

•  Experience with MIL-STD-883 test methods, JEDEC standards, or radiation-hardness assurance (RHA) requirements.

•  Familiarity with DLA Land and Maritime supplier qualification processes (QPL/QML) and GIDEP reporting.

•  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent professional certification.

•  Experience conducting or supporting customer or AS9100 third-party audits in a defense manufacturing environment.

•  Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and quality data analysis tools.

•  Experience managing ESD and FOD control programs in a classified or controlled lab environment.

•  Familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulations and experience working in an ITAR-controlled environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $85,000 – $115,000 (commensurate with experience)  Incentive: Performance-based bonus potential

Equity: Stock option plan  Retirement: 401(k) with profit sharing

Health: Medical and dental insurance  Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO)

Trusted Semiconductor Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This position may require access to export-controlled technology; all offers are contingent on eligibility verification.