Quality Engineer

About the Company:

Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We utilize advanced GaN transistors, unique power combining technology, and novel full-system designs to create the industry’s most efficient, lightweight, and compact high-power SSPAs.

Our management team has more than 100 years of combined experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability SSPAs to commercial, military, and space customers. We’ve achieved significant growth in only 10 years and are currently owned by a private equity firm.

We are proud to be listed as #23 in Fortune's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and have been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer will ensure that the procedures in use guarantee quality, reliability, repeatability, and efficiency of all products in production. They will be responsible for insuring that incoming, in-work and final inspection are in compliance with the appropriate quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Know and understand IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, -750, -1580
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9102 controls and regulations
• Know and understand ESD procedures
• Knowledge of various materials and processes; metals, ceramics, electronics, thermoplastics, semiconductors, etc.
• Knowledge in the use of epoxies and bonding materials
• Oversee training and certification
• Defect analysis reporting and corrective action documentation and implementation
• Creating and reviewing SARs and CARs
• Creating quality reports
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Work well in a fast paced environment
• Support customer audits and be the quality contact for customer and supplier questions regarding sterility, validation, and deviation
• Works closely with Sales, R&D, and Manufacturing to optimize the company’s products and relationships with our customers including technical presentations at Customer sites
• Ongoing efforts to continually improve quality in the manufacturing area.
• Ensure all operations are safe and ergonomically considered.

WORKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Normal working environment involving high physical risks including the risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations, which require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

May need to work extended hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone keyboard, stoop kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job. Light to moderate lifting is required, regular, predictable attendance is required; as business demands dictate.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in EE, Math, Physics or related technical field
• Minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience with RF design, test, and integration
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

This position requires U.S. Citizenship. At Mission Microwave Technologies, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, Mission Microwave Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

At Mission Microwave, you don’t just take a job; you step into a mission that matters. We design and build world-class RF and microwave solutions that power the technologies behind defense, space, and next-generation communications, and we do it with precision, purpose, and pride. Here, your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your impact is visible from the first design review to the moment our products perform in the most demanding environments on Earth and beyond. You’ll work alongside intelligent, driven people who care deeply about craftsmanship, collaboration, and doing the right thing, in a culture that values growth, integrity, and human connection as much as technical excellence. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters, where you can stretch, learn, and build something extraordinary with a team that has your back, Mission Microwave is where your next chapter begins.

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Mission Microwave is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Mission Microwave maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks and, where permitted by law, substance-abuse testing.

Many of our roles support U.S. Government programs and require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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