Build Reliability Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hawthorne, California, United States. Workplace type: Onsite.

Salary: $92,000–$140,000 per year.

Company

Astrolab designs and builds rovers, power systems, and data networks for sustained lunar operations and the emerging lunar economy.

What you will do

• Conduct rigorous testing and inspection of rover components and systems against design specifications and performance requirements.
• Lead the rollout and maintenance of the non-conformance system and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and strengthen quality control methods.
• Develop and maintain test plans, quality manuals, inspection records, and other quality documentation.
• Perform internal audits against ISO standards, aerospace regulations, and applicable quality requirements while supporting external audits.
• Train manufacturing staff and collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams on quality throughout product development and manufacturing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, and SPC quality management tools.
• Familiarity with CAD software, inspection equipment, and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.
• Experience with space-grade materials, manufacturing processes, and environmental testing for space applications.
• Experience managing quality processes and system rollouts.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment built around trust, direct communication, diverse perspectives, purposeful execution, and measurable impact.
• Equity ownership in the company.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible PTO, parental leave, onsite lunch stipend, snacks, beverages, and monthly social events.

Hiring process

• Application review and recruiter phone interview.
• Hiring manager virtual interview followed by video interviews.
• Onsite interview, offer, and hiring decision.