Program Quality Engineer

Job Title: Program Quality Engineer Job Description

This role involves creating quality planning to manage both customer and internal quality requirements for program teams and the supply base. Responsibilities include First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, and ensuring Quality Engineering engagement in program development, design, test requirements, and verification. The position requires onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition, specifically supporting classified programs which necessitate a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

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  Administer customer and internal quality requirements to program teams and supply base.

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  Plan and execute First Article Inspections (FAI).

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  Engage in program development, design, test requirements, and verification.

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  Provide onsite support for hardware review and non-conforming material disposition.

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  Support classified programs, requiring a Secret clearance.

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  Complete discrete tasks such as FAI planning and execution.

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  Provide matrix feedback from the Integrated Product Team regarding Quality requirements.

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  Offer factory support for process reviews, customer source inspection, and non-conforming material disposition.

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Essential Skills

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  Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering or Operations experience.

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  Working knowledge of engineering development, material acquisition, production, test, and product acceptance.

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  BS degree in a STEM field.

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  Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI).

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience in the infrared industry, semiconductor processing, or DoD industry.

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  Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is preferred.

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Work Environment

The role is set in a collaborative team environment where communication and teamwork are essential to program success. The position involves working with various technologies and equipment in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Goleta, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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