Mission and Design Assurance Engineer

Background

We are rapidly expanding in the Denver, Colorado area!

Ramon.Spaceis making the final frontier possible by accelerating the future of space computing by bringing resilient, Earth-like digital infrastructure to orbit. Ourcutting-edge, software-defined technology equips satellites with advanced storage, processing, and connectivity capabilities - powering smart, efficient, and fully adaptable missions across communications, 5G NTN, earth observation, and space-based data centers.

As we scale our U.S. presence,we'redeepening our work with both commercial operators and U.S. government partners who are driving the next generation of space innovation. From mission-critical national security applications to high-growth commercial constellations, our proven computing platforms deliver the performance, reliability, and flexibility needed to unlock new capability in orbit. Selected by the world's leading satellite operators,Ramon.Spaceis defining howthe industrybuilds, deploys, and evolves digital missions in space.

We are a global team of 100+ employees across the US, United Kingdom, and Israel. If you are looking to make an impact, come and join our team.

We are looking for a talented Head of Design Assurance to build and lead the U.S. Design Assurance function for high-reliability space hardware programs. This role will provide technical assurance leadership across EEE parts, materials and processes, printed circuit board assurance, configuration discipline, reliability and radiation coordination, and customer-facing design assurance. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in aerospace or high-reliability electronics, strong cross-functional leadership, and the practical judgment to build scalable assurance processes without unnecessary bureaucracy.

What you will be doing

• Build and lead the U.S. Design Assurance function supporting space hardware programs from requirements review through design release, procurement, build, test, and delivery.
• Provide functional leadership for EEE parts, materials and processes, printed circuit board assurance, configuration/data discipline, and coordination of radiation and reliability work.
• Establish a right-sized operating model for design assurance, including review cadence, ownership, deliverables, metrics, and escalation paths.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure design choices, parts selection, materials, processes, PCB technologies, and qualification approaches are appropriate for mission requirements.
• Define and maintain practical processes for parts and materials approval, BOM review, screening, declared lists, qualification evidence, customer approvals, and technical risk disposition.
• Coordinate internal and external specialists in radiation hardness assurance, reliability, EEE parts, materials and processes, and PCB technical review.
• Support major program reviews such as PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, parts control boards, and customer assurance reviews with clear technical status, risks, and closure plans.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to support technical flowdown, supplier qualification, source inspection, and issue resolution.
• Develop scalable tools, templates, dashboards, and review artifacts that provide leadership visibility into design assurance health and technical risk.
• Hire, develop, and mentor a small but capable design assurance team as the U.S. organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of aerospace, defense, space, electronics manufacturing, or other high-reliability hardware experience.
• Senior or management-level experience in Product Assurance, Design Assurance, Mission Assurance, EEE Parts engineering, Materials & Processes engineering, Reliability, Configuration Management, or related technical assurance disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating technical assurance work across parts, materials, processes, PCB technologies, configuration/BOM control, qualification, screening, and customer-facing assurance deliverables.
• Working knowledge of relevant aerospace, defense, and electronics standards such as AS9100, NASA EEE-INST-002, ECSS-Q-ST-60, ECSS-Q-ST-70, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 Space Addendum, J-STD-001 Space Addendum, or equivalent customer requirements.
• Experience chairing or supporting technical assurance reviews, parts/materials review boards, nonconformance dispositions, and milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, MRR, or TRR.
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, BOM, part master, and configuration management workflows in a high-reliability product environment.
• Ability to build practical processes, communicate technical risk clearly, and influence engineering, supply chain, quality, program management, suppliers, and customers.

Advantages

• Direct experience standing up or scaling a Design Assurance, Product Assurance, EEE Parts, Materials & Processes, or technical assurance function in a multi-site aerospace or high-reliability hardware company.
• Background managing teams across EEE parts, M&P, PCB assurance, configuration management, component engineering, or receiving inspection.
• Direct experience with commercial or government space programs, including customer-facing parts, materials, reliability, radiation, or qualification reviews.
• PCB subject matter expertise, including supplier audits, data review, source inspection, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Experience with GIDEP, ESA alerts, parts obsolescence monitoring, destructive physical analysis, lot acceptance, screening, or upscreening workflows.
• IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 Space Addendum, ASQ CQE/CQA, or comparable certification a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Benefits at Ramon.Space include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, FSAs, 401(k) match, short term and long-term disability, and parental leave.
• Flexible hybrid working model with opportunities for remote work. The office is located in the Denver Tech Center.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a pioneering team in the satellite communication industry.
• Due to export regulations, U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status may be required.

The salary range for this position is$165,000 - $200,000 with the potential for a bonus. Ramon.Space will consider relevant work experience, skills, education, and training when putting together an offer for this position.

Ramon.Space operates with a RPO Talent Partner and does not accept agency resumes without a signed agreement. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, our employees, or any other company location. Ramon.Space is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

Ramon.Space is committed to equal employment opportunities.