Job Description
Qualifications
Quality Engineering or Operations experience with working knowledge of engineering development, material acquisition, production, test, and product acceptance
Experience working with Space hardware
Minimum of 5 years' experience
BS in STEM field
Proficiency in Quality engineering, First Article Inspection, Audit, test requirements, quality assurance, root cause analysis, AS+100, and quality management
Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry
Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or with Mission Planning for National Security Space Vehicles
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Responsibilities
The primary mission of this role is to provide Quality support to Space programs
The Senior Quality Engineer will create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base
This role includes First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, ensuring Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification, and transitioning design into production
The engineer will provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition, as well as support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews
Create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
Engage in program development, design, test requirements, and verification
Transition design into production
Provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition
Support onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews
The role involves working closely with Integrated Product Teams and receiving feedback on the effective implementation and flow down of Quality requirements
Customer feedback regarding support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package reviews will also be a measure of success
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Job description
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Job Description
The primary mission of this role is to provide Quality support to Space programs. The Senior Quality Engineer will create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base. This role includes First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, ensuring Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification, and transitioning design into production. The engineer will provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition, as well as support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews.
Responsibilities
• Create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements.
• Engage in program development, design, test requirements, and verification.
• Transition design into production.
• Provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition.
• Support onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews.
Essential Skills
• Quality Engineering or Operations experience with working knowledge of engineering development, material acquisition, production, test, and product acceptance.
• Experience working with Space hardware.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• BS in STEM field.
• Proficiency in Quality engineering, First Article Inspection, Audit, test requirements, quality assurance, root cause analysis, AS+100, and quality management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry.
• Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or with Mission Planning for National Security Space Vehicles.
Work Environment
The work environment is a collaborative team setting where communication and teamwork are essential for successful program execution. The role involves working closely with Integrated Product Teams and receiving feedback on the effective implementation and flow down of Quality requirements. Customer feedback regarding support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package reviews will also be a measure of success.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Quality Engineering or Operations experience with working knowledge of engineering development, material acquisition, production, test, and product acceptance
Experience working with Space hardware
Minimum of 5 years' experience
BS in STEM field
Proficiency in Quality engineering, First Article Inspection, Audit, test requirements, quality assurance, root cause analysis, AS+100, and quality management
Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry
Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or with Mission Planning for National Security Space Vehicles
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Responsibilities
The primary mission of this role is to provide Quality support to Space programs
The Senior Quality Engineer will create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base
This role includes First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, ensuring Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification, and transitioning design into production
The engineer will provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition, as well as support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews
Create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements
Engage in program development, design, test requirements, and verification
Transition design into production
Provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition
Support onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews
The role involves working closely with Integrated Product Teams and receiving feedback on the effective implementation and flow down of Quality requirements
Customer feedback regarding support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package reviews will also be a measure of success
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Job description
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Job Description
The primary mission of this role is to provide Quality support to Space programs. The Senior Quality Engineer will create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base. This role includes First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, ensuring Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification, and transitioning design into production. The engineer will provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition, as well as support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews.
Responsibilities
• Create quality planning to administer customer and internal quality requirements.
• Engage in program development, design, test requirements, and verification.
• Transition design into production.
• Provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition.
• Support onsite customer inspections and End Item data package completion and reviews.
Essential Skills
• Quality Engineering or Operations experience with working knowledge of engineering development, material acquisition, production, test, and product acceptance.
• Experience working with Space hardware.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• BS in STEM field.
• Proficiency in Quality engineering, First Article Inspection, Audit, test requirements, quality assurance, root cause analysis, AS+100, and quality management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry.
• Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or with Mission Planning for National Security Space Vehicles.
Work Environment
The work environment is a collaborative team setting where communication and teamwork are essential for successful program execution. The role involves working closely with Integrated Product Teams and receiving feedback on the effective implementation and flow down of Quality requirements. Customer feedback regarding support for onsite customer inspections and End Item data package reviews will also be a measure of success.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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