Quality Engineer II/III

About Opterus Opterus Research & Development is an innovative aerospace company based in Loveland, Colorado, specializing in deployable space structures and high-strain composite systems. We combine cutting-edge composite materials, origami-inspired architectures, and elegant engineering to deliver lightweight, high-performance structural systems for commercial, defense, and scientific missions. Position Overview Quality Engineer II/III will lead quality assurance activities across production programs, ensuring that Opterus hardware meets customer, regulatory, and mission requirements. This role will be responsible for contract documentation review, production‑level quality oversight, nonconformance (NC) ownership, and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality processes. Work closely within the Quality Management System (QMS) framework, recommend improvements, and help drive compliance and mission assurance maturity across all flight hardware programs. This position is ideal for a detail oriented, proactive engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced aerospace development environment and enjoys working closely with manufacturing, engineering, mission assurance, and program leadership. Key Responsibilities Production Quality Assurance Lead quality assurance activities for production and flight hardware manufacturing. Serve as quality assurance lead on assigned flight hardware programs. Review customer contracts and technical documentation to ensure full compliance with requirements. Conduct and approve quality sign‑offs at key manufacturing and test milestones. Act as quality owner for product nonconformances (NCs), including investigation, root cause analysis, and coordination of corrective and preventive actions. Documentation, Process Compliance, and QMS Integration Interpret customer requirements and flow down applicable quality and inspection criteria. Support adherence to the company AS9100 QMS through daily application of established processes. Recommend improvements to QMS workflows, procedures, and compliance methods. Support internal audits, supplier audits, and preparation for external audits as necessary. Review and approve manufacturing travelers, inspection reports, test documentation, and quality records. Support supply chain quality including new supplier qualification/approval, supplier audits, supplier on-site visits, SCAR creations, source inspection support, etc. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and program management to ensure clear communication and timely resolution of quality issues. Identify inefficiencies and lead quality system/process improvement initiatives. Develop inspection methods, quality templates, standardized procedures, and training materials. Provide guidance to technicians and engineers on quality tools, best practices, and mission assurance…