Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.•Chandler, AZ

89d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Quality Engineer works in the Quality department in Chandler, Arizona, helping ensure the reliability and safety of satellite products. The role collaborates with suppliers, customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop and implement quality-control methods, investigate corrective actions, initiate preventive actions, and oversee the quality assurance process. The engineer leads quality audits, inspections, complex investigations, and cross-functional improvement efforts. The position also addresses systemic quality issues and compliance risks, analyzes quality data, reviews supplier performance, maintains documentation, and contributes to long-term quality strategy and risk mitigation. A bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 7–9 years of quality assurance or quality control experience is required, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or high-technology manufacturing.

Requirements

A minimum of 7–9 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or high-technology manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of quality assurance standards, methodologies, and regulatory requirements in the aerospace industry.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong analytical ability to interpret complex specifications and technical documentation.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency with QA tools, FAIRs, data-analysis software, and statistical quality-control techniques.
Ability to work independently, assess risk, and determine when to escalate issues.
Attention to detail and adherence to departmental policies.
Ability to complete verbal or written assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Compliance with Comtech's Drug-Free Workplace Program, including successful completion of pre-employment drug screening; employees may also be subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-incident testing.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Knowledge of problem-solving and corrective-action methods or systems such as 6 Sigma, LEAN, TOC, 8D, FRACAS, KPIs, DPAS, AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001:2015, and/or IPC.
Telecom and/or PCB experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and measures for manufacturing satellite systems.
Conduct and lead internal and supplier AS9100 quality audits.
Inspect materials and components for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve quality issues early in development.
Lead large cross-functional initiatives to drive systemic quality improvements across programs or the site.
Resolve complex quality issues, including systemic defects, compliance risks, and high-visibility customer escapes.
Lead site-wide quality investigations, including MRB, CAPA, and root-cause analyses, and serve as the technical authority for customer-driven investigations.
Analyze test and inspection results, identify trends in performance data, and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
Review supplier and vendor quality standards and performance, conducting audits as necessary.
Ensure quality assurance documentation is accurate and maintained in accordance with industry and regulatory standards.
Stay current on industry trends, quality assurance methodologies, and regulatory requirements affecting satellite manufacturing.
Facilitate continuous improvement, influence long-term quality strategy and risk mitigation planning, and support adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices.