Staff Mission Assurance Engineer - $10K Sign On Bonus

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Staff Mission Assurance Engineer to support the development of communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for customer-specific mission assurance and quality requirements, ensuring program activities comply with applicable requirements. The position works across design, manufacturing, integration, and test in a dynamic, cross-functional startup environment. The engineer will implement mission assurance processes, deliver customer reporting and documentation, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and support audits, reviews, and program milestones. The role also supports supplier compliance and risk management, leads investigations of major nonconformances and failures, reviews design and failure-related boards, and provides guidance and training to internal teams. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Full-time employment includes company stock options and a benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of relevant work experience or training.
Experience in an aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industry.
Deep, working knowledge of mission assurance requirements such as NASA, DoD, or similar high-reliability standards.
Proven experience developing, documenting, and implementing new processes and tailoring existing processes.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, conditional residency, asylee or refugee status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, as required by U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external interactions.
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System compliance.
Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for customer-specific mission assurance and quality requirements.
Ensure program activities, including design, manufacturing, integration, and test, comply with applicable requirements.
Drive implementation of mission assurance processes and modifications to existing quality management system processes.
Ensure delivery of mission assurance customer deliverables, including reporting and documentation.
Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support internal and external audits, customer reviews, and program milestones.
Partner with supply chain to ensure supplier flow-down and compliance with applicable requirements.
Ensure risk management activities and action plans are executed and maintained according to procedures and standards.
Lead investigation and disposition of major nonconformances and failures using root cause and corrective action methodologies.
Serve as mission assurance reviewer for design reviews and review boards, including the Corrective Action Review Board, Engineering Review Board, and Failure Review Board.
Provide training and guidance to engineering, program management, and operations teams on mission assurance processes and customer requirements.