Quality Management System Engineer

Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com. 

Overview: 
Astera Labs Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and hardware company who is a leader in developing purpose-built connectivity solutions that remove performance bottlenecks in compute-intensive workloads such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.  

Job Description:

As an Astera Labs Quality Management System Engineer, you will:

Basic qualifications:

• Minimum BS degree in a Engineering, Technical, Business Management, or Scientific area of study, or equivalent work history
• Experience building and maintaining a QMS for a semiconductor company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve the ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Take a hands-on approach to building any infrastructure needed to support the QMS (document control, databases, etc.)
• Maintain and improve QMS documentation, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with evolving standards.
• Lead internal audits, identify gaps, and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Support external audits and customer assessments, acting as a subject matter expert for QMS processes.
• Work cross-functionally to analyze and improve processes, using data-driven methodologies like FMEA.
• Develop and refine key quality metrics, ensuring real-time visibility into process health.
• Lead quality-focused management reviews.
• Educate and engage teams on ISO 9001 principles, making quality an embedded part of daily operations.
• Automate QMS processes, driving for increasingly nimble and efficient systems.

The base salary range is $209,000.00 USD – $230,000.00 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.  

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.