Quality Assurance Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA- ONSITE

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all quality assurance and aircraft conformity requirements. You will oversee inspection schedules, supplier quality processes, and regulatory documentation while partnering closely with internal teams and external airworthiness representatives. This role requires a proven ability to drive quality improvements, lead audits, and maintain a robust Quality Management System. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant aerospace products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain records for aircraft conformity, quality documentation, and certification reporting.
• Develop and manage inspection schedules for parts, kits, documentation, and test articles to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with product development teams to ensure design for quality is integrated into prototypes and pre-production builds
• Create and manage documentation such as inspection criteria, test plans, design and process failure mode effects analysis and risk assessments
• Participate in design reviews such as preliminary design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Prototype reviews, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Verification and Validation, Final Design Reviews.
• Establish robust inspection criteria/plan to verify conformance
• Coordinate activities with Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to support inspections and certifications
• Experience working with cross functional departments to process non-conforming material and hold Material Review Boards meetings with stakeholders
• Lead or assist with supplier qualification including auditing and developing and or enhancing receiving inspection criteria
• Support the VP of Certification and Sr. Director, Quality in responding to FAA requests and audits.
• Lead internal and supplier audits to AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA standards; track findings and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor supplier quality performance, lead supplier qualification and oversight activities, and support supplier development programs.
• Develop and track quality metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement across engineering and production processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability from design through delivery.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on quality standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with regulatory (FAA/EASA/DCMA/ISO-AS9100) and customer expectations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, or conformity inspection in the aerospace industry
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA regulatory requirements
• 4+ years of working experience with regulatory agencies such as FAA, ISO/AS9100 registrars, and customers 
• 4+ years of working experience in reviewing installation, assembly and electrical drawing and participating in design reviews
• Working experience with FAA approved– Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR), Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR), Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
• Experience conducting audits (internal and external), root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering discipline
• Experience working in a startup environment
• Experience in Aerospace Quality Management, or other related field
• Project or office management experience
• ISO/AS9100 lead auditor

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary: $100,000- $145,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.