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.

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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.

What You Will Do:

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
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to get to the root cause and implement robust corrective and preventive actions while balancing cost/effort.
• Ability to balance schedules and recognize when delivery practical solutions take priority over rigor and perfection

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.

Location: Loveland, Colorado

This role is based in Loveland, Colorado. Limited hybrid flexibility may be available for work that does not require laboratory access, but this is not a remote position. Occasional travel or off-shift support may be required.

If you live in Northern Colorado, that is a feature and not a compromise. Nearly every other space company on the Front Range sits in Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, or Longmont, which means a daily I-25 commute for anyone north of Berthoud. This job does not. Relocation assistance from out of state can be discussed at the right time during the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Additional compensation and benefits* :

• QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement program through PeopleKeep: We offer the maximum annual allowance to our employees, determined by single or married status:
• For Single status, the current year annual allowance is $6,450 .
• For Single with dependents and Married, with or without dependents, the current year annual allowance is $13,100.04 .
• Additional Healthcare Stipend: We offer an annual $6,000 stipend to help cover rising healthcare costs, paid out semi-monthly on every paycheck.
• Onsite gym, showers, green space, restaurant/brewery, coffee shop (employee discounts available)
• Colorado Secure Savings program through Vestwell: Employees can save a percentage of every paycheck automatically into a Roth IRA managed by the State of Colorado.
• Unlimited PTO and recognized Holidays - includes parental leave
• Equity Grant Program

* We are currently evaluating healthcare and 401(k) plans to roll out immediately.

Export Control and Background Check

This position requires eligibility to access equipment and technical data regulated by United States export-control requirements, including ITAR-controlled work. A background check is required prior to any offer of employment.

How to Apply

Apply on LinkedIn or directly to , with your resume and LinkedIn profile.

CisLunar Industries is an equal opportunity employer.