Quality Systems Engineer (Starlink Aviation)

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Quality Systems Engineer for their Starlink Aviation program to improve the quality management system and ensure compliance with industry standards through audits and continual improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Develop and maintain the quality management system for Starlink Aviation Provide management system training and guidance to SpaceX management, departments and internal customers to build, implement and improve policy, procedures and systems that meet SpaceX business objectives and assure compliance to Customer requirements and industry standards Assesses SpaceX Starlink Aviation business processes, systems and products through internal audit program to assure compliance to customer requirements, SpaceX procedures and policies and ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards Utilizes corrective and preventive action process to correct compliance non-conformances and drive improvement of the management system Initiates change request of management system procedures, policies and internal audit checklist and leads implementation efforts Support internal audits, vendor/supplier audits, and audits from external parties Support FAA hardware and installation conformities Skills Bachelor degree in an engineering or STEM discipline 1+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical product design, testing, or manufacturing (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable) Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed Willing to travel up to 50% time Thorough knowledge and experience with AS9100 and FAA Part 21 ASQ-CQA-RAB certified lead auditor or training with hands on implementation and assessment experience Intimate knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated products and/or the ability to quickly work towards achieving this Experience with quality tools including root cause and corrective action, QMS and process auditing and statistical analysis of quality metrics Working knowledge of SQL – ability to construct and/or maintain Tableau metrics Strong technical writing skills, ability to communicate effectively with management, technical teams and all organizations in the business, and strong problem-solving skills Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, be innovative, detail oriented, possess initiative, be positive, and be people oriented Benefits Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards Potential discretionary bonuses Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage Access to a 401(k) retirement plan Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave Various other discounts and perks 3 weeks of paid vacation 10 or more paid holidays per year Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law Company Overview SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is