- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2025
Full-time
QA Engineering Manager
Job description
Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
Job responsibilities
- Build and lead Skyways’ Quality Assurance function from the ground up.
- Create and implement a complete Quality Management System covering receiving, development, production, and final delivery.
- Establish clear inspection and documentation processes at every step, from parts arriving to aircraft shipping out.
- Partner with production and engineering to define QA checkpoints, resolve issues, and drive root cause improvements.
- Manage supplier quality and incoming inspection programs.
- Ensure documentation, traceability, and accountability through every build.
- Prepare the company for FAA, DoD, and ISO audits.
- Build a culture where quality and speed coexist.
Job requirements
- Experience bringing new aircraft or complex systems into production.
- Familiarity with UAV operations, flight testing, or airworthiness certification.
- Startup experience building quality programs from zero.