Company

AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade. Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds spanning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and more.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Head of Quality to build and lead AnySignal’s quality function across development and production. This role combines hands-on ownership of inspection and quality execution with strategic leadership to scale our quality systems, team, and culture.

You will be responsible for ensuring product reliability and compliance from early design through manufacturing and test, while evolving our Quality Management System (QMS) into a scalable, high-impact system. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve yield, prevent escapes, and enable mission success.

Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy

Build, lead, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors
Define and execute the company’s quality strategy across the full product lifecycle (design → manufacturing → integration & test)
Establish quality standards, metrics, and operating rhythms that scale with company growth
Drive a culture of quality grounded in first principles, simplicity, and continuous improvement

Inspection & Manufacturing Quality

Own incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes for parts and assemblies
Oversee inspection workflows, prioritization, and efficiency across production
Ensure inspection methods, tooling, and metrology systems are robust, calibrated, and scalable
Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yield and reduce rework

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

Lead MRB processes including disposition, containment, and documentation
Own NCR/CAPA/RCA workflows end-to-end, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness
Identify systemic root causes and drive corrective actions across teams and work centers

Quality Systems (QMS)

Own and evolve the company’s QMS (ISO 9001 / AS9100 aligned) across all operations
Ensure processes are compliant while remaining practical and scalable for a fast-moving hardware environment
Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and standard work instructions
Support internal, supplier, and external audits

Product & Process Quality

Partner with Engineering to review designs, identify risks, and improve manufacturability and testability early
Oversee development of quality plans including key characteristics, inspection strategies, and validation approaches
Ensure alignment across design, manufacturing, and supply chain to prevent quality escapes

Supplier & Cross-Functional Quality

Partner with Supply Chain on supplier quality, including incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions, and qualification processes
Establish strong collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement
Lead quality-related communication and alignment across the organization

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Define and track key quality metrics (yield, escapes, nonconformances, reliability trends)
Drive data-informed improvements across production and development
Implement and scale continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, SPC, DOE, etc.)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles in a hardware production environment
3+ years of experience leading teams or owning major cross-functional quality initiatives
Strong experience with inspection, NCR/MRB, CAPA, and RCA workflows
Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and CAD models
Experience working in high-complexity or high-reliability industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, electronics)
Excellent communication skills and ability to drive alignment across teams

Desired Qualifications

Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems
Experience scaling or evolving a company’s quality systems in a startup or high-growth environment
Familiarity with IPC standards, metrology tools, and advanced quality methods (SPC, DOE, PFMEA, APQP)
Supplier quality experience including SCARs, FAI/PPAP, and vendor audits
Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical programs (space, defense, medical, etc.)

Export Control Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

AnySignal is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented communities.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us in confidence at careers@anysignal.com. We are committed to ensuring equal access for all applicants.