Staff Engineer, Field Quality (R4958)

Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting next-generation autonomous systems deployed in demanding operational environments. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and field operations teams to identify product quality issues, drive root cause investigations, and improve system reliability across the product lifecycle. You will serve as a key link between field performance and engineering execution by translating operational issues into measurable product improvements.

We are seeking a Field Quality Engineer with experience supporting complex hardware systems in aerospace, defense, robotics, or related industries, including failure analysis, corrective actions, reliability tracking, and cross-functional problem solving.

Investigate field-reported issues and drive root cause analysis across hardware, software, and integrated systems

Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Analyze reliability and performance trends to identify systemic quality issues and improve product robustness

Support validation, troubleshooting, and failure reproduction efforts for fielded systems

Develop quality metrics, reporting, and tracking tools to improve visibility into field performance and defect trends

Coordinate issue resolution across cross-functional teams while ensuring timely communication and closure

5+ years of experience in quality engineering, field engineering, systems integration, manufacturing quality, or related technical roles

Strong experience with root cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective action implementation in complex hardware environments

Ability to diagnose system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces

Experience analyzing reliability data, defect trends, and operational performance metrics

Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering and operations teams

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced development and operational environments

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or regulated engineering environments

Experience with environmental testing, system validation, or field operations support

Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Jira, Power BI, or Tableau

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

 

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

 

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

 

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