Quality Engineer, Hardware (III-Senior)
True Anomaly · Denver
Hardware & Electrical
True Anomaly is hiring a Quality Engineer, Hardware (III-Senior) in Denver, Colorado. Posted 13 October 2026. Apply directly on True Anomaly's own careers site — no account needed.
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
As the Quality Assurance Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be a key contributor to Spacecraft Development by inspecting in-process or finished products for quality; based on True Anomaly internal specifications and will adviseMissions and production on results. Managing product quality standards, as well as environmental, and safety objectives internally to the Production functions and staff, while externally it relates to suppliers and customers. This role will support the Spacecraft Development team, Mission Assurance and Production Teams. You will have the opportunity to design and build processes that you can then train other team members to help execute against
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a proactive leader; demonstrate the ability to identify issues and develop solutions.
- Participate in risk identification reviews of manufacturing instructions and test, Read blueprints, specifications. Monitor operations to ensure that production standards are met.
- Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process and contribute to maintaining compliance. Advise production when inspection results do not meet customer specifications. Identify supplier issues and address design and manufacturing areas for improvement.
- Manage internal and external audits/inspections such as AS9100 and ISO9001.
- Adjudicate inspection issues and collaborate with the responsible manufacturing and/or engineering functions to improve product and/or processes. Lead defect analysis for products and process work centers and facilitateimprovements.
- Routinely use measuring tools (such as: caliper gauges, micrometers).
- Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
- Build positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the organization as it pertains to quality assurance methodology.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- College Degree
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace environment.
- Experience working with depth gauges, dial calipers, and/or automated gauges.
- Experience maintaining production or quality control equipment.
- Experience with EIDP’s, CoC’s, Non-conformance Reporting Processes
- Previous experience with corrective actions, supplier engagement, and 3rd party audit support.
- Proficiency with computer applications (such as: Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing and understanding graphs and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) in a respectful manner to all levels of personnel.
COMPENSATION
- Quality Engineer 3: $100,000-$130,000
- Senior Quality Engineer: $120,000-$170,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—this a fully onsite position based out of our Denver, CO office.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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