Muon Space
Quality Engineer, Mechanical
$139K–$157K
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Access to export-controlled information requires U.S. person status, eligibility to access without export authorization, or eligibility and reasonable likelihood of obtaining required authorization; the company may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Own mechanical quality for satellite parts and assemblies, from incoming inspection through integration and testing, while developing quality programs and driving corrective actions.
What you'll do
- Inspect and test satellite hardware for conformance; manage nonconformances and corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers.
- Maintain the Quality Management System, author quality documentation, and improve inspection and assembly processes.
- Support supplier audits, analyze quality data, and train teams on standards and inspection criteria.
What they ask for
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), mechanical drawings, and dimensional inspection methods and equipment.
- Knowledge of quality assurance methods, GMP, part and document control, and defect management.
- Proficiency with data management and reporting software, including MES & PLM.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, and experience in a cleanroom or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Pay
$139,000 - $157,000 USD base salary
Tools
ASME Y14.5, MES, PLM, AS9100, ISO 9001
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