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Quality Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Aleron
United States, California, Mountain View
Feb 19, 2026
Description Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace/defense and advanced manufacturing firms with our staffing services nationally for over 65 years. Our San Jose region aerospace/defense client is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their organization as a direct salaried employee. The salary range for this position is $110K - $130K. Serve as the primary customer-facing team member for all quality-related issues, including assessments, product failures, returns, and corrective actions Verify compliance with performance specifications, documentation requirements, and customer expectations Support DCMA audits and coordinate Customer Source Inspection (CSI) and Government Source Inspection (GSI) visits Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and customer requirements Lead responses to customer issues, audits, and corrective actions, ensuring timely and thorough completion Review contracts and purchase orders for quality requirements and flow-down compliance Support ISO-9001/AS9100 certification and lead continual improvement initiatives Investigate product and process quality concerns, approve non-conformance dispositions, and recommend improvements Provide quality input during design reviews and customer meetings Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (ideally in Engineering - has to be a technical degree) Min 3 years of experience in process engineering or product quality assurance for electronics or mechanical products (ideally in aerospace or defense hardware) Min 3 years of ISO-9001 certified Quality Management Systems experience Due to U.S. military/defense customers, U.S. Citizenship and the ability to get a Secret clearance in the future is required. Preferred Skills / Qualifications: 5+ years of quality engineering experience Familiarity with MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38534 ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CSQP, CRE) a plus AS9100 experience After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply