Quality Assurance Manager

Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and planetary systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead quality, safety, reliability, and compliance activities across critical lunar exploration programs. The Role You will serve as a key technical authority across Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance, ensuring complex aerospace systems are developed, tested, and delivered to the highest standards in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position will play a critical role supporting lunar vehicle programs designed for future NASA missions and human space exploration. Key Responsibilities Lead Safety & Mission Assurance activities across lunar vehicle and spaceflight programs Manage and maintain Quality Management Systems and compliance processes Develop and enforce quality, safety, and reliability policies aligned with aerospace and NASA standards Support audits, inspections, nonconformance tracking, corrective actions, and risk mitigation activities Oversee compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, FAR/DFARS, OSHA, and related regulatory standards Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and external partners Lead and mentor SMA personnel across multidisciplinary programs Required Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline 9+ years of experience within aerospace, defense, NASA, or high-reliability industries Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems Strong background in audits, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management Ability to balance rigorous safety standards within fast-paced development environments Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills Preferred Experience Previous leadership experience managing SMA or quality teams Experience supporting spaceflight or human-rated programs Familiarity with CMMI Level 3+ environments OSHA certification or operational safety experience Why Apply? This is an opportunity to help ensure the safety, reliability, and success of next-generation lunar exploration systems supporting future human missions to the Moon and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr