Principal Quality Systems Engineer

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Quality Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, standardization, and continuous improvement of our enterprise Quality Management System (QMS). This senior individual contributor will drive transformation initiatives to ensure alignment with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards, building a scalable, data-driven quality framework across the organization. This role operates at the intersection of quality, engineering, and operations, enhancing process consistency, documentation usability, and system effectiveness. The ideal candidate will also define and govern information architecture and content strategy for internal documentation systems, enabling efficient knowledge transfer, audit readiness, and improved diagnosability and serviceability.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Information Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12â15 years of experience in Quality Systems, Systems Engineering, or enterprise process architecture
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards and audit practices
Deep understanding of QMS frameworks, configuration management, and process governance
Experience designing and managing information architecture and content strategy
Proven ability to develop training, onboarding, and continuous learning programs
Expertise in usability analysis, workflow optimization, and process improvement
Demonstrated success collaborating across engineering and support teams
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder influence capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide QMS transformation and standardization initiatives across product lines, engineering, and support functions
Influence cross-functional teams to adopt consistent processes, quality practices, and knowledge systems
Serve as a senior technical authority on quality systems, process governance, and documentation architecture
Architect and maintain a centralized, controlled repository for process documentation, templates, and standards
Define and implement information architecture and content strategy for internal documentation systems
Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements, including document control, traceability, revision management, and records retention
Design intuitive site maps, user flows, and documentation structures
Establish enterprise process frameworks that reduce reliance on inconsistent or informal practices
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and task assignments
Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and organizational requirements
Evaluate outcomes, capture lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement
Develop training materials and continuous learning programs for employees
Facilitate knowledge transfer to ensure awareness of QMS updates and process improvements
Analyze documentation usability and implement enhancements based on user feedback
Analyze workflows and user behavior to improve efficiency and accessibility
Conduct usability testing to refine information architecture and documentation systems
Partner with engineering and support teams to improve diagnosability, serviceability, and product quality