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Why LeoLabs? At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions. We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations. If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will help ensure the hardware we build meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external suppliers to develop scalable quality processes, investigate failures, and drive continuous improvement throughout the hardware lifecycle. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams build better hardware.   You will support quality initiatives across printed circuit board assemblies, electromechanical systems, cable assemblies, machined components, and structural hardware. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Menlo Park, California.     **At this time, LeoLabs is not engaging external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered.   You will be responsible for:   Develop and maintain quality processes for electronic and electromechanical hardware throughout the product lifecycle   Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections for PCBAs, cable assemblies, machined components, and structural hardware   Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing defects, supplier issues, and field failures using structured problem-solving methodologies   Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness   Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to improve product quality and manufacturability   Define quality metrics, analyze trends, and communicate performance to engineering and leadership   Develop inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation for new products   Support supplier qualification, audits, and first article inspections   Help maintain and improve quality management systems and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards   Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field   5+ years of experience in hardware quality assurance or quality engineering   Experience supporting PCBAs, electronic assemblies, and electromechanical products in a manufacturing environment   Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies   Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation   Experience using quality data to drive process improvements and reduce defects   Familiarity with Arena or another PLM system, NetSuite or another ERP system, and Altium Designer   Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance   Preferred Qualifications   Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100