{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4eef478eb0257e272bbd0d75","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4eef478eb0257e272bbd0d75","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4eef478eb0257e272bbd0d75","title":"Quality Engineer II Composites","description":"ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE\nFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.\nSUMMARY:\nQuality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.\nThe Firefly Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of processes, equipment, and plans for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. They are responsible for containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - in addition to periodic auditing - to ensure products are reliable and economical. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs, TX.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nPartner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.\nDevelop and maintain inspection plans on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).\nDevelop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements.\nEnsure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards.\nGenerate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection.\nLead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies.\nIdentify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency.\nCollect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.\nDevelop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product.\nMaintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems.\nPlan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System.\nImplement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements.\nExecute projects and process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.\nReview designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges.\nReview procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success.\nProvide research and interpretation of regulations, and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards.\nParticipate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource.\nInitiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency.\nApply 6S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.\nSupport manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)\n1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)\nDemonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.\nExperience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.\nStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.\nFlexibility regarding workflow and process.\nExcellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.\nDesired\nBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)\n3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)\nDemonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.\nComprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.\nDemonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.\nFull capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions.\nKnowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches\nDemonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001\nASQ CQE\nFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.","company":"Firefly Aerospace","rawCompany":"firefly aerospace","city":"Bertram","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T13:02:46.827Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Engineer II Composites","description":"ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE\nFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.\nSUMMARY:\nQuality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.\nThe Firefly Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of processes, equipment, and plans for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. They are responsible for containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - in addition to periodic auditing - to ensure products are reliable and economical. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Engineers play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs, TX.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nPartner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for flight products, including identification of key characteristics, development testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.\nDevelop and maintain inspection plans on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).\nDevelop and maintain equipment, training, and standard work instructions for detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements.\nEnsure that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently, in alignment with all customer requirements and regulatory standards.\nGenerate accurate records for traceability and pedigree of customer-deliverable products, including records of First Article Inspection.\nLead and support Quality Inspectors in workflow priority, inspection process efficiency, and best practice inspection methodologies.\nIdentify and document non-conformances affecting product reliability and production efficiency.\nCollect, track, and trend production data on first-pass yield and non-conformance issues, performing basic statistical analysis on variable data.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.\nDevelop and execute quarantine plans to identify, control, and disposition all affected non-conforming product.\nMaintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned department - including validation of metrology systems.\nPlan and perform periodic product and process audits to ensure compliance with Firefly Quality Management System.\nImplement standards, tools, and methods to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes and sustain quality performance improvements.\nExecute projects and process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality.\nReview designs and provide feedback to mitigate manufacturability and inspection challenges.\nReview procedures and production metrics that impact quality and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with standards and requirements for mission success.\nProvide research and interpretation of regulations, and requirements to ensure compliance with external standards.\nParticipate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical engineering resource.\nInitiate and execute plans to improve product quality, reliability, and inspection efficiency.\nApply 6S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.\nSupport manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)\n1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)\nDemonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, interpret technical information, develop technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.\nExperience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.\nStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.\nFlexibility regarding workflow and process.\nExcellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.\nDesired\nBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry)\n3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)\nDemonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.\nComprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.\nDemonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.\nFull capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions.\nKnowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches\nDemonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001\nASQ CQE\nFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nFirefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T13:02:46.827Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T13:02:46.827Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Firefly Aerospace","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Bertram","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4eef478eb0257e272bbd0d75"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4eef478eb0257e272bbd0d75"}}