Supplier Quality Engineer - Power Electronics (Flight Hardware)

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and manage the quality of our supplier network for flight hardware for high-voltage power processing units (PPUs) supporting electric propulsion systems. This role is ideal for someone who understands the discipline, rigor, and quality expectations of low-volume, high-reliability aerospace systems, but can apply that rigor pragmatically within a fast-moving startup.

You will have an opportunity to build the systems and methods from the ground up for our new product lines. This will require owning the transition from lightly documented prototypes to repeatable, auditable flight builds, without slowing innovation.

You will be responsible for ensuring suppliers consistently deliver conforming products while helping suppliers improve their overall performance. You will work proactively with Supply Chain to reduce risk and ensure the best fit suppliers are chosen. You will also work closely with engineering and manufacturing to ensure designs meet expectations and can be effectively communicated to suppliers.

This is a hands-on, high-judgment role suited for an engineer who has experienced both R&D experimentation and flight discipline and knows when to apply each.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality & Development

• Qualify new suppliers for aerospace manufacturing
• Conduct supplier audits
• Collaborate with power electronics design engineers to influence design to ensure quality is designed in so suppliers can meet our requirements
• Create inspection procedures for incoming materials
• Support inspections during the early stages of the growth of the company
• Approve inspection reports and review material certificates

Quality Management System

• Take an active role in the implementation of ISO 9001
• Work closely with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure requirements are established for outsourced materials
• Develop procedures, forms and records
• Take part in MRB activities involving suppliers
• Support companywide quality initiatives

Supplier Management

• Develop supplier score cards
• Develop supplier improvement plans
• Track KPIs
• Manage SINs/SCARs
• Manage root cause Analysis with suppliers

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface closely with:
• Power electronics engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• Firmware and test engineers
• Quality Engineering
• Supply chain and Manufacturing
• Ensure quality is designed into the hardware and our business practices

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5–10 years of experience supporting aerospace electronics hardware builds
• Hands-on experience with power electronics assemblies and high-voltage hardware
• Comfort operating in environments with incomplete information
• Experience implementing ISO 9001
• Experience in quality systems, inspection methods and root cause analysis
• Experience creating quality procedures and documentation

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience transition from prototype to low/mid volume production
• Familiarity with conformal coating, potting, or HV insulation schemes
• Prior work in startups or small, fast-moving teams

Personal Traits We Value:

• Ability to balance aerospace rigor with speed, cost, and scalability
• Comfortable pushing back on management, engineers, and technicians
• Influencing teams without conflict
• Hands-on, builder mindset who is willing to both define and execute
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to get to the root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Ability to balance schedules and coordinate to ensure timelines are met while still maintaining rigor
• only where it adds real value

U.S. Person Requirement:

This position involves access to flight hardware and technical data controlled under U.S. export control laws. Candidates must therefore qualify as a U.S. Person - a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted asylum or refugee status. This requirement stems from federal export regulations, not from a preference regarding citizenship or national origin.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range: $105,000 – $130,000, depending on experience. Eligible for equity.

• Healthcare: Individual-coverage healthcare reimbursement (QSEHRA) at the maximum allowable annual allowance — currently $6,450 for individual coverage and $13,100 for employees with a spouse and/or dependents — letting you choose the plan that fits your situation rather than one we picked for you.
• Additional healthcare stipend: $6,000 per year, paid semi-monthly, to offset rising premium and out-of-pocket costs.
• Retirement: Automatic Roth IRA payroll contributions through Colorado SecureSavings.
• Time off: Unlimited PTO plus recognized company holidays. We expect people to actually use it.
• Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave.