Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.  

At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.

Stellar Solutions Inc. is searching for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (PCB/PCBA) supporting high-reliability electronics for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.

In this role, you will work closely with design engineering and supplier partners to ensure quality is built into products from the start - supporting development through production while driving supplier performance, risk reduction, and overall product reliability.

Role/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Partner with design teams to provide DFM input and ensure supplier readiness for PCB/PCBA and avionics components
• Review product data (drawings, BOMs, test requirements) and align designs with supplier capabilities
• Provide technical guidance on electronics manufacturing, inspection, and measurement methods
• Drive supplier development, qualification, and performance across the product lifecycle
• Support prototyping through production, including risk identification and mitigation
• Execute quality processes such as PPAP, FAIR, audits, and inspection development
• Lead supplier corrective actions (SCAR), RCCA, and continuous improvement efforts
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 and customer requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure predictable supply and successful program execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Proven experience as a leader in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering within electronics or EMS environments
• Experience with PCB/PCBA or electrical components in aerospace, defense, or similar high-reliability industries
• Experience supporting suppliers from prototype through production
• Experience with source inspection and supplier quality management
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 and AS9102 (FAIR)
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, etc.)
• Experience with FMEA, APQP, PPAP, GD&T, and statistical analysis tools
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive results independently
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field
• AS9100 Auditor certification
• Experience with automated inspection or process qualification
• Familiarity with common interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, SPI, etc.)
• Experience supporting government contracts (ITAR, FAR/DFARS)
• Experience with tools such as Teamcenter, SAP, Jira, Tableau, or Altium

The typical pay range for this position is USD $130,000 - $175,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, retirement plan and other benefits (all included as part of package).

At Stellar Solutions, you’ll work alongside mission-driven teams solving complex challenges in aerospace and defense. We empower our employees to take ownership, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver meaningful impact for our customers.