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Head of Quality

Axiom Space

Houston, TX · Director

Listed on Axiom Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This is a senior leadership position building and managing a quality organization across design, manufacturing, and operations at a commercial space company. The role suits an experienced aerospace quality leader comfortable with regulatory complexity, team leadership, and owning quality strategy at the enterprise level.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • 12+ years of quality engineering and leadership experience in aerospace or defense
  • Leadership experience managing 15+ quality staff
  • Deep expertise in AS9100, NADCAP, FAR/DFAR, and DAL/DO-178
  • Experience as management representative for AS9100 certification
  • Track record managing DCMA or FAA oversight relationships
  • Onsite work required; remote or hybrid not permitted

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or MBA
  • CQE or CQM/OE certification from ASQ
  • ITAR/EAR compliance enterprise experience
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends for critical milestones

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