Quality Engineer

Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.

We're seeking a Quality Engineer to manage elements of the quality systems that keep our aircraft airworthy as we bring our next aircraft, the M3, from development into full scale deployment. Our FAA certified quality systems, manage design data control for hardware and software, hardware and software quality conformance, document control, supplier management, manufacturing process control, repair station quality control, nonconforming article control - containment, root cause, corrective, and preventive action, supplier and internal quality assessment/audits. Covering new product development through full scale deployment

In this role, your work will be responsible for:

The M3 Product Quality lead role starting from product development through its full scale deployment

Supplier quality - new supplier qualification, first article approval, incoming quality inspection management

Manufacturing quality - Dfx, PFMEA, in-process through finished goods inspection

Nonconformance process management using an 8D/DMAIC methodology from problem definition to preventive action

In-process through customer acceptance quality inspections and performance tracking

Quality Systems Compliance and Improvements

Internal quality systems auditing and continuous improvement

Periodic supplier quality performance assessments

Managing transfers of production lines to contract manufacturing partners

Quality and Reliability criteria, metrics, FAA/CAA requirements for new products from concept through final approvals to start customer shipments

Partnering with safety, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory to close quality & conformance gaps supporting airworthiness.

Requirements

4+ years in either aerospace, avionics, automotive, robotics or similar complex hardware with embedded software as a quality engineer

Experience as quality lead for a certified FAA, AS9100, or ISO9001 quality management system

Experience managing nonconformances and MRB using an 8D/DMAIC methodology with tracking & reporting

Experience in quality engineering for new product development from concept through NPI lifecycle phases including working with Dfx, process flow mapping for quality optimization, PFMEA, Human factors analysis, Safety assessment, fault tree analysis, mechanical tolerance issue investigations, electrical test criteria issue investigation, failure condition classification methods, likely failure test methods for hardware or software, software quality assurance methods

Transitioning product from development to contract manufacturing partners for volume production

Statistical data analysis e.g, process behavior charts, conditional failure probability, defect or failure rate analysis; Design of Experiments e.g, comparison tests for differences; utilizing database analysis & reporting tools e.g., Tableau

BS in Engineering or a related field

Experience using work related apps: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or MS equivalents, Arena PLM configuration & change management or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

UAS/UAV or aviation experience

Supplier quality management experience

Familiarity with DO-178C Level D software assurance objectives

Experience in a FAA Production or Repair Station Certified environment

Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Benefits

At Matternet, we’re advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.

Compensation: The expected starting range for this role is $120,000–$135,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.

Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.