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Quality Assurance Engineer

Vitesse Systems Carson City, Nevada, United States

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Salary: 10 Paid Compa

Posted Feb 5, 2026Apply by Mar 7, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Assurance Engineer, Mid-Senior level, full-time

Stack/tools: Aerospace/contract manufacturing QA; ISO/AS/NADCAP frameworks; AS9100 environment; quality tools (SPC, FMEA, Lean/Six Sigma); Microsoft Office; calibration management; supplier quality coordination

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead internal, customer, and third-party quality audits; direct internal audit programs

  • Design and sign off on Quality Plans for new and existing programs; ensure production compliance and complete work instructions

  • Manage nonconformities: NCRs, MRBs, corrective actions, and supplier collaboration to reduce scrap/rework and improve quality

Must-have skills

  • 1–3 years QA engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or contract manufacturing

  • Exposure to AS9100; NADCAP experience desired; strong attention to detail and communication

  • Proficiency with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, Lean/Six Sigma) and MS Office; ability to pass drug screen/background check

Nice-to-haves

  • ASQ certifications (CQE, CSSBB, CQMgr) or equivalent

  • AS9100 Lead Auditor certification; experience with calibration processes and supplier certifications

  • Experience in ITAR/EAR-compliant environments

  • Location & work type: Carson City, NV; on-site, relocation option with bonus; full-time position with benefits

Full Description

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join the team in Carson City, NV!

Relocation Option

This position is eligible for a relocation bonus (eligibility terms apply) ! Relocating to Carson City, Nevada means you get no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and the benefit of short commutes. You are just 30 minutes from Reno and Lake Tahoe, and about a two-hour drive from Sacramento, California’s capital. It’s an ideal location if you want access to major cities, endless opportunities and year-round outdoor activities!

About Vitesse Systems

At Vitesse Systems, we’re dedicated to ‘Enabling Possible’. With over 55 years of trailblazing innovation, our hardware powers over 300 satellites and countless military missions. We’re the trusted partner for industry leaders, providing complete end-to-end program solutions.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

3 Weeks of Paid Time Off 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays Birthday & Anniversary Incentives 401K Employer Match Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company-paid Life Insurance Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability Continuing Education Reimbursement Program Generous Referral Program

The Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer ensures production exceeds customer expectations and complies with internal and external quality requirements (ISO/AS/NADCAP). Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values is key to success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

Communicates customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction. Coordinates necessary personnel for internal, customer, and third-party quality system audits. Direct internal audit programs and efforts. Work collaboratively with Operations and Program Management to ensure internal, industry and customer specifications are reasonably and effectively identified and executed upon. Design Quality Plans for new and existing programs. During and at the completion of production, sign off on quality plans/work instructions and verify their completeness. Identify potential areas for improvement and follow through on implementation of process changes. Lead MRB meetings (disposition and corrective action as needed). Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints. Maintains a specification database, ensuring revs are current and up to date Develop rework processes (when necessary) with Manufacturing. Collect FAIR/Qualification documentation when needed. Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce scrap/rework, lower cost/lead times. Identify opportunities to apply SPC analysis. Manage calibration of measuring tools (performed by outside vendor). Issue and Process NCRs, RMAs, and other quality alert documentation. Prepare Certification Packages for production shipments. Review and approve incoming Supplier Certifications. Uphold the company core values Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Excellent attention to detail & communication skills, both written and oral Software proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. NADCAP accreditation experience desired. 1 to 3 years prior Quality Engineering experience, preferably in Aerospace or Contract Manufacturing environment Minimum 1 year exposure within an AS9100 environment. (AS9100 Lead Auditor certified desired) Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands Experience creating in-process inspection control plans. Experience working with Engineering/Production to troubleshoot issues and defects. Experience with quality tools and methodologies in a production environment. Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) preferred, not required. Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) required. Ability to pass a drug screen & background check per Vitesse’s pre-employment requirements.

Vitesse Systems Parent, LLC Performs Work Controlled By The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) And Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These Statutes Require The Protection Of Technical Data And Products. The Regulations Require That Such Data Not Be Disclosed In Written, Oral, Or Visual Form To Any Foreign National Without Prior Export Authorization From The Department Of State. A Foreign National Is Defined By The U.S. Government Under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) And 8 USC 110 (a)(20) As One Who

Is not a United States citizen Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense & Space

Quality AssuranceISO ComplianceAS ComplianceNADCAP AccreditationInternal AuditsQuality Plans DesignMRB MeetingsCorrective ActionSpecification Database MaintenanceRework Process DevelopmentFAIR DocumentationSupplier Quality ImprovementSPC AnalysisCalibration ManagementNCR ProcessingRMA Processingmulti-locationreview:company

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