Quality Engineer

Are you an engineer in the quality industry? If you're looking for a new role in cutting edge technology, see below!

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Quality Engineer - High-Tech Manufacturing (Space Hardware)
Day to Day:

• Work on advanced manufacturing projects supporting cutting-edge space systems (no space experience required)
• Own quality across production-inspections, audits, and process improvements
• Lead root cause analysis + corrective actions (CAPA) to fix and prevent issues
• Partner with engineering + manufacturing teams to drive reliability and performance
• Communicate directly with customers on quality expectations and issue resolution

Must-Have:

• Experience with AS9100 quality systems (required)
• Hands-on quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice to Have:

• Aerospace or high-reliability industry experience

Why You'll Like Working Here

• Work on real space programs building satellites and flight hardware
• Open to non-traditional backgrounds (no space or aerospace experience required)
• Backed by a large, stable parent company with long-term funding
• Operates like a startup - fast-moving, hands-on, and collaborative
• Join a tight-knit team with a strong, supportive culture
• Opportunity to grow your career in a high-impact, cutting-edge environment

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2026.
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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