Sr Quality Assurance Engineer
The Astrobotic Quality Team is responsible for ensuring compliance with Astrobotic’s Quality Management System (QMS), industry standards, and customer specific requirements across our spaceflight and non-spaceflight program portfolio. As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, you will serve as the authority for quality assurance best practices throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels. Quality Engineers will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure product success. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer interfaces across organizational departments to continually improve our quality management system and verify compliance with QMS procedures.
Successful applicants will need to be highly adaptive and able to respond to priorities amongst multiple projects at various stages of development. You must have a passion for solving complex problems and providing operable solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
Create, implement, and improve QMS policy, processes, procedures, and systems that meet Astrobotic business objectives and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry quality standards. Manage flight program requirements including deviations, waivers, change management actions, nonconformances (NCRs), and vendor quality managementSupport Configuration Item (CI) management, documentation control, and traceability across the Astrobotic program portfolioLead failure analysis process and collaborate with project teams to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.Collaborate with engineering teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.Drive scalable quality assurance practices for a high-rate production of spacecraftMaintain appropriate process monitoring and measurement techniquesAudit internal procedures and policies to assure compliance with customer requirementsCollaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for the integration and test of space flight productsCoordinate with engineering teams to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools.Engage in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Eight (8) or more years of experience in an engineering, research and development, or manufacturing environment.B.S. technical degree in a related engineering or science field from an accredited 4-year college or universityExperience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programsAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.Experience working among highly technical teams.Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.Demonstrate analytical and strong problem-solving skills.Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Leading the development of quality processes and proceduresSelf-motivated and capable of working at a high technical level with minimal supervision.Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development through production.Experience with PDM Pro, Atlassian products, and Epsilon3Experience with electrical and mechanical parts specifications and assemblies.Proficiency in documenting plans, procedures, and results for presenting to a technical audience.Experience performing electromechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements. Read LessResponsibilities
Lead a team of mechanical engineers responsible for primary and secondary structures and mechanisms.Coordinate day-to-day engineering activities, priorities, and schedules across the team.Establish and maintain engineering tools, processes, and best practices.Review and approve technical deliverables, including CAD models, engineering drawings, analyses, and test reports.Develop mechanical designs, perform engineering analyses, and create test plans to verify system performance.Execute and oversee testing, analyze results, and document findings.Manage suppliers and vendors to procure components while meeting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.Present technical and programmatic status to internal and external stakeholders.Required Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of relevant engineering experience.Experience designing structural components, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).Proficiency with CAD software, product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, and finite element analysis (FEA).Experience designing and analyzing hardware for harsh environments, including vibration, shock, and acoustic loading.Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal supervision.Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of relevant engineering experience.Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring or managing technical teams.Experience developing hardware for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.Demonstrated experience leading products from concept through design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.Expert-level knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: mechanical design, structural analysis, or testing. Read LessThe Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer will be responsible for functional management of the avionics team that design, manufacture and test our in-house avionics hardware across all company product lines. You will manage the day-to-day tasking and prioritization for individual contributors who report to you. You will report to the Electronic Systems Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
Leading the development of flight hardware avionics, including computing, signal conditioning, control electronics, filtering, data acquisition, and command & data handling (C&DH)Lead daily operations, scheduling, and tasking for the avionics teamProviding technical and programmatic guidance to internal avionics team members (employees, subcontractors, consultants) and partner support personnelEstablish review process for avionics engineering products prior to release and manufacturingProvide subject matter expertise in subsystem and vehicle phase-gate, milestone design reviews as independent reviewerDefine internal work processes and standards for hardware design, circuit analysis, test execution, and result documentationDrive rapid troubleshooting, failure investigation, and resolution of electrical anomalies during component testing, vehicle assembly, and environmental testingContribute to avionics product roadmap and R&D prioritizationRequired Qualifications:
Experience in component/LRU electrical designAbility to mentor and lead small teams of engineers to design complex productsSystems engineering (SE) experience for controlling requirements, risks, and integration flowSchematic and board design proficiency using software like Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similarRapid prototype development skillsStrong debugging skillsExperience with communications protocols such as RS-422/RS-485/CAN/Ethernet/SPI/I2C/UARTDigital, analog, and signal conditioning design skillsGood communication and technical writing skillsHighly proficient with MSOffice tools8+ years of experience in electronics hardware developmentB.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Equivalent Work ExperienceDesired Qualifications:
Experience in developing spacecraft electronics systems for a Class D unmanned spacecraft or similarExperience in High-Speed Digital printed circuit board design Experience implementing VITA VPX or SpaceVPX standards (VITA 46.0, VITA 65.0, VITA 78.0)Microsoft Project/JIRA or similar task management and scheduling toolsKnowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety electronics compliance Capable of utilizing mechanical computer aided design (CAD) tools to develop avionics systemsCapable of programming FPGAs, microcontrollers, computer processors, graphic processors, or similar knowledge of NASA-STD 4001 and NASA-STD 4003 or similarKnowledge of space environmental tests Experience with testing for MIL-STD 461 or similarM.S. in Electrical or Computer EngineeringThe Electrical Hardware Engineer (Avionics) will be responsible for design, manufacturing, and testing of electrical hardware and avionics components used across all product lines. Following component delivery, you will also generate documentation to support software development, environmental acceptance testing, and component/vehicle assembly and integration.
Responsibilities Include:
• Design PCBs for spacecraft’s primary and secondary avionics systems.
• Perform trade studies on electronic components and select the best options for engineering and flight avionics units
• Develop test procedures for component, board-level and system-level integrated testing
• Testing of fabricated PCBs or integrated avionics systems
• Participating in environmental tests of engineering design units
• Participating in qualification tests of flight design units
• Programming embedded systems, FPGAs, microcontrollers, computer processors, graphic processors, or similar
• Implement the full systems engineering development cycle and regularly report to the Avionics Lead on progress
• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing with engineering and flight systems
• Write and present technical reports
Required Qualifications:
• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in electronics hardware development
• Schematic and board design proficiency using software like Altium, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar
• Experience using standard electrical lab equipment (power supply, electronic load, multimeter, oscilloscope) to execute test procedures for assembled PCBs or integrated systems
• Rapid prototype development skills
• Strong debugging skills
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience designing electronic hardware, including computing, signal conditioning, control electronics, filtering, data acquisition, and command & data handling (C&DH)
• Experience writing test plans and procedures for PCBA and/or integrated system bring up, design verification, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Experience developing test scripts in python to automate PCBA and/or integrated system test procedure execution
• Experience performing trade studies for electrical and avionics system architectures, components, and individual parts.
• Experience with PCBA inspection and rework to the requirements IPC-A-610 Class 3
• Systems engineering experience for controlling requirements, risks, and integration flow
• Capable of programming embedded systems, FPGAs, microcontrollers, computer processors, graphic processors, or similar
• Familiarity with NASA-STD 4001 and NASA-STD 4003 or similar
• Experience with digital, analog, and signal conditioning circuit design
• Experience testing to MIL-STD-461 or similar
The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support the technical development, testing, and operation of the company’s lunar landers and space systems. This position will support the system engineering development process and be a source of technical guidance to all subsystems. This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager. An ideal candidate for this role would be capable of supporting and/or leading a program’s systems engineering team.
Note: This position may be filled at multiple levels and in varying systems engineering roles, depending on the candidate’s experience and program needs.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design development for a lunar lander and/or other space-based system
• Managing the concept of operations, mission and system requirements, design configuration, technical budgets, launch vehicle requirements, fault management, interface control, V&V planning, and technical risk and mitigation plan identification, through the entire life cycle of the program
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the system and subsystem engineering teams
• Work side-by-side with the systems engineering team, Mission Director, and key partners and customers
• Support the technical formulation of Interface Definition Documents, Interface Control Documents, integration plans, operation plans for partner and/or payload organizations
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the partner and/or payload engineers
• Support technical proposals for new business and mission opportunities
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation and reports
• Lead technical presentations and/or demonstrations
• Communicate with multiple engineering disciplines, partners, and customers to resolve technical risks and challenges
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in multiple of the following areas: systems engineering, structure/thermal design and analysis, avionics systems, power systems, propulsion system, communication systems, flight software, mission management, S&MA, trajectory analysis, launch vehicle constraints, risk management, and system configuration management
• Strong understanding of space and launch vehicle mission environments
• BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related fields
• Minimum 3 years of relevant space mission experience. Advanced degrees may additionally be considered in lieu of professional experience
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Experience developing space systems, from feasibility studies through flight and mission operations
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams
• Knowledge of Human-rated space systems
• Knowledgeable of System V&V planning
• Knowledgeable of Range Safety compliance
• Knowledgeable of EMI/EMC specifications and verification methods
• Knowledgeable of Model Based Systems Engineering
• Mission Operations experience with space systems or similar
The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as Technical Authority for all electrical systems for Peregrine lunar landers. You will work closely with Responsible Engineers for Avionics, RF Communications, Power, and Harness to deliver hardware and engineering analysis products for those respective subsystems with appropriate technical rigor. You will also work closely with Peregrine Program Management to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and Peregrine’s Chief Engineer to ensure technical risks, issues, opportunities are documented.
Job Responsibilities:
Single point of technical accountability for all electrical systems of a lunar landerDevelop, document, and maintain the technical solution for lunar lander electrical system within project/program constraints and baselinesDelegate technical authority of specific engineering scope to dotted line engineers that report to you Identify and characterize risks, issues, and opportunities; and manage execution of approved resolution plansDefine and defend verification and acceptance approachesSupport configuration control and baseline integrityReview and approve supplier technical deliverables and milestone reviewsPresent technical status, definition, and defend assigned scope at formal program reviewsRequired Qualifications:
Experience in developing spacecraft electrical systems for a Class D unmanned spacecraft or similarAbility to mentor and lead small teams of engineers to design complex productsSystems engineering (SE) experience for controlling requirements, risks, and integration flowStrong debugging skillsGood communication and technical writing skillsHighly proficient with Microsoft Office tools5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems (Avionics, EPS, RF Comms, Harness)B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Equivalent Work ExperienceDesired Qualifications:
Experience with power budgeting process and system level energy balance analysisFamiliar with solar photovoltaic and lithium-ion battery technologyFamiliar with RF Communications system performance and link budgetsFamiliar with electronics and circuit analysis and component/LRU design processesMicrosoft Project/JIRA or similar task management and scheduling toolsKnowledge of Range Safety and Ground Safety electronics compliance Knowledge of NASA-STD 4001 and NASA-STD 4003 or similarKnowledge of space environmental tests (TVAC, Shock and Vibe, EMI/EMC)M.S. in Electrical or Computer EngineeringThe Astrobotic Quality Team is responsible for ensuring compliance with Astrobotic’s Quality Management System (QMS), industry standards, and customer specific requirements across our spaceflight and non-spaceflight program portfolio. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will serve as the authority for quality assurance practices throughout the organization by maintaining a corporate culture that emphasizes accountability, discipline, and attention to detail at all levels. Quality Engineers will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure product success. The Quality Assurance Manager leads the quality team and interfaces across organizational departments to continually improve our quality management system and verify compliance with QMS procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
• Serve as the functional manager for Astrobotic Quality Assurance Engineers and Technicians
• Create, implement, and improve QMS policy, processes, procedures, and systems that meet Astrobotic business objectives and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry quality standards
• Manage flight program requirements including deviations, waivers, change management actions, nonconformances (NCRs), and vendor quality management
• Support Configuration Item (CI) management, documentation control, and traceability across the Astrobotic program portfolio
• Lead/Manage the failure analysis process and collaborate with project teams to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications
• Collaborate with engineering teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability
• Drive scalable quality assurance practices for a high-rate production of spacecraft
• Maintain appropriate process monitoring and measurement techniques
• Audit internal procedures and policies to assure compliance with customer requirements
• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for the integration and test of space flight products
• Coordinate with engineering teams to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools
• Engage in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in an engineering, research and development, or manufacturing environment
• B.S. technical degree in a related engineering or science field from an accredited 4-year college or university
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures
• Experience working among highly technical teams
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical and strong problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Leading the development of quality processes and procedures
• Self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical level with minimal supervision
• Relevant experience in transitioning a product from development through production
• Experience with PDM Pro, Atlassian products, and Epsilon3
• Experience with electrical and mechanical parts specifications and assemblies
• Proficiency in documenting plans, procedures, and results for presenting to a technical audience
• Experience performing electromechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements
Responsibilities
Lead a team of mechanical engineers responsible for primary and secondary structures and mechanisms.Coordinate day-to-day engineering activities, priorities, and schedules across the team.Establish and maintain engineering tools, processes, and best practices.Review and approve technical deliverables, including CAD models, engineering drawings, analyses, and test reports.Develop mechanical designs, perform engineering analyses, and create test plans to verify system performance.Execute and oversee testing, analyze results, and document findings.Manage suppliers and vendors to procure components while meeting quality, cost, and schedule objectives.Present technical and programmatic status to internal and external stakeholders.Required Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of relevant engineering experience.Experience designing structural components, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).Proficiency with CAD software, product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, and finite element analysis (FEA).Experience designing and analyzing hardware for harsh environments, including vibration, shock, and acoustic loading.Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal supervision.Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of relevant engineering experience.Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring or managing technical teams.Experience developing hardware for aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles.Demonstrated experience leading products from concept through design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.Expert-level knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: mechanical design, structural analysis, or testing. Read LessOn June 30, 2026, Astrobotic was awarded $298M in NASA contracts to execute two separate lunar landings of the company’s Peregrine lander by the end of 2028. These will follow closely behind Astrobotic’s landing of its Griffin lander at the lunar south pole near the end of 2026. Come be a part of these historic missions and help develop Astrobotic’s missions of the future.
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Astrobotic is seeking a Project Manager to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for three primary functions: managing the development of proposals for our commercial spacecraft delivery service and spacecraft systems; developing SoWs, schedules, budgets, risk registers and other supporting content for use within those proposals; and engaging with customers, partners, and vendors who are involved in Astrobotic’s proposal process. The ability to work on-site in Pittsburgh is preferred, but remote work will be considered for strong candidates.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the proposal development process from kickoff through submission for Astrobotic’s proposals to NASA, the DoW, and other government and commercial customers.Coordinate the work of cross-functional proposal teams, including engineers/subject matter experts, technical proposal writers, graphic designers, and others by assigning roles, tracking deliverables, and holding regular check-in meetings.Develop and manage proposal project schedules, ensuring that all milestones are met up to and including final proposal submission.Develop SoWs, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for Astrobotic’s proposals.Help write text for PM-related proposal sections, including schedule narratives, pricing justifications, risk and mitigation plans, project management plans, supply chain management plans, facilities descriptions, etc.Engage with and manage deliverables from external partners and vendors who are supporting Astrobotic’s proposals.Engage with the proposal customer by communicating with the CO, attending industry days virtually or in-person, submitting Q&A, and monitoring solicitation websites and portals.Identify, track, and ensure compliance with all proposal requirements.Plan and run internal proposal color reviews.Help maintain proposal templates, content libraries, and submitted proposal archives.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.4+ years of professional experience with 2+ years of experience in project management.Experience managing hardware or software programs within the aerospace industry, or similar work in a related field.Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and staggered deliverables.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Highly organized with a tenacious attention to detail.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including comfort with ambiguity and concepts that do not yet have firm technical requirements.Ability to motivate and influence others, build effective interpersonal relationships, and foster and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.Self-starter with the ability to work independently without supervision to manage multiple projects concurrently.Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and other common tools and applications.Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Experience managing or supporting government proposals.Experience managing technical development for first-of-its-kind products or services.Experience in customer or partner engagement within the aerospace industry.Experience in vendor / supply chain management within the aerospace industry. Read LessProposal Writer – Aerospace
On June 30, 2026, Astrobotic was awarded $298M in NASA contracts to execute two separate lunar landings of the company’s Peregrine lander by the end of 2028. These will follow closely behind Astrobotic’s landing of its Griffin lander at the lunar south pole near the end of 2026. Come be a part of these historic missions and help develop Astrobotic’s missions of the future.
About the Position:
Astrobotic is seeking a Proposal Writer to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for writing technical proposals for Astrobotic’s commercial spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems. This position is ideal for candidates with engineering or science backgrounds who are interested in flexing their creative skillset more. The ability to work on-site in Pittsburgh is preferred, but remote work will be considered for strong candidates.
Job Responsibilities:
Work within a team to develop technically credible, convincing, and competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, the DoW, and other government and civilian customers.Draft original content for proposals, including product descriptions, technical specifications, and performance requirements.Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into proposals.Review technical documentation and convert it into polished and credible proposal content.Work with graphic designers to create compelling visual representations of technical content.Assemble, review, and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.Rework proposal content to address feedback from internal and external stakeholders.Manage document assembly, layout, and formatting using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and related software programs.Create and maintain document templates, boilerplate copy, finished proposal libraries.Create and manage compliance checklists to ensure document requirements are being met.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, the physical sciences, or a related area.2+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry or a related field. Conversant in the language of engineers and scientists (ability to read graphs, mathematical expressions, units, technical jargon, etc.)Prior experience writing technical proposals, white papers, or reports.The creativity to communicate technical topics through both prose and graphics.Strong critical thinking skills to identify and correct technical, logical, and other errors.Excellent writing ability, including a strong command of grammar, flow, tone, and conciseness.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.Strong drive to deliver, improve, and succeed.Ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects.Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Basic understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles.Prior experience writing competitive proposals for funding. Read Less