CesiumAstro
Senior Mission Assurance Manager
$140K–$192K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Experience
- 15 years minimum in Mission Assurance, Quality, or Reliability Engineering; 5 years minimum of management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Leads mission assurance for defense and aerospace programs, ensuring product quality, compliance, and customer requirements across development and delivery.
What you'll do
- Lead the Mission Assurance organization and develop and execute assurance plans, processes, and resources.
- Oversee customer reviews, audits, FMECA/RCCA investigations, and MRB/FRB processes.
- Develop the mission assurance team and collaborate across functions and with suppliers to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- At least 15 years in Mission Assurance, Quality, or Reliability Engineering in the defense, aerospace, or space industry, including direct experience on a complex DoD program.
- At least 5 years of management experience leading technical teams and interfacing with government customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) or a related technical field.
- Expert-level understanding of AS9100 and DoD standards.
Nice to have
- Ability to work independently with high accountability; strong mentorship and training skills.
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Pay
USD 139,500–192,000 per-year salary; base salary
Tools
AS9100, FMECA, RCCA, MRB, FRB
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