Hadrian
Quality Compliance Engineer, SUBSAFE
$110K–$160K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Owns Hadrian’s SUBSAFE and Material Level I compliance, including material controls, quality evidence, procedures, audits, supplier controls, and personnel qualification.
What you'll do
- Control SUBSAFE/L1 material from procurement through receipt, storage, use, and disposition, and ensure complete objective quality evidence before release or delivery.
- Develop and maintain procedures, manage non-conformances and corrective actions, and prepare for and conduct internal and external audits.
- Flow requirements to suppliers, build receiving capability, and train and qualify personnel handling SUBSAFE material.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in quality in a defense, marine, nuclear, or aerospace manufacturing environment, with direct SUBSAFE and/or Material Level I responsibility.
- Working command of SUBSAFE requirements and NAVSEA documentation (0924-062-0010; NAVSEAINST 4855.34), OQE, controlled-material handling, traceability, and cleanliness.
- Experience building or running material-control and non-conformance processes in a regulated, audited environment.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. person under ITAR.
Nice to have
- Background at a submarine prime, shipyard, or qualified SUBSAFE supplier; AS9100 / ISO 9001 lead-auditor experience or familiarity with welding and NDT special-process controls.
- CQE, CMQ/OE, or equivalent quality certification.
Pay
$110K – $160K (base salary)
Tools
NAVSEA 0924-062-0010, NAVSEAINST 4855.34, AS9100D, AS9100, ISO 9001
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