Voyager Technologies · 2 months ago
Quality Assurance Manager - Starlab
Webster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVoyager Technologies Inc is involved in the development of the Starlab Commercial Space Station and is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. The role is responsible for leading quality assurance efforts, ensuring that products and services meet quality standards throughout the lifecycle, and managing relationships with external suppliers.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100 and NASA-STD-8739 series standards
Lead the Quality Assurance team in developing and implementing strategies and processes across the entire product lifecycle, from design to disposal, including fabrication, assembly, integration, test and on-orbit operations, with a strong emphasis on supplier quality management
Develop and enforce inspection and verification protocols for flight and ground hardware, including nonconformance tracking, and resolution (corrective action and preventative actions (CAPA))
Lead and develop a team of quality engineers and technicians from multiple partners and countries
Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement
Lead initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency using lean, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement methodologies
Oversee supplier audits (internal and external) and performance assessments, and work with procurement to mitigate supply chain quality risks
Support flight readiness reviews, failure reviews, and anomaly investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed
Implement risk-based quality metrics and dashboards to monitor trends and drive continuous improvement
Gather feedback and lessons learned to enhance the quality program continually and incorporate them into Starlab processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher education in Engineering, Quality Management or related field from an accredited university required
Minimum of 10 years of quality engineering experience, with emphasis on supplier quality management
Working with NASA or DOD space flight systems, or experience in military systems
Implementation of a quality management system that complies with AS9100/ISO 9001 industry standards is required
Auditing supplier performance
Relevant knowledge of root cause analysis, risk management, and other quality tools and methodologies
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and influence teams while overseeing and supporting the development of requirements processed
Strong oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work closely with various teams
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify potential safety risks
Proficient at navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the space industry, particularly NASA standards
Preferred
Experience with acquiring AS9100/ISO 9001 certification
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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