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 deploymentIn this role, your work will be responsible for: The M3 Product Quality lead role starting from product development through its full scale deploymentSupplier quality - new supplier qualification, first article approval, incoming quality inspection managementManufacturing quality - Dfx, PFMEA, in-process through finished goods inspection Nonconformance process management using an 8D/DMAIC methodology from problem definition to preventive actionIn-process through customer acceptance quality inspections and performance trackingQuality Systems Compliance and ImprovementsInternal quality systems auditing and continuous improvementPeriodic supplier quality performance assessmentsManaging transfers of production lines to contract manufacturing partnersQuality 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.Requirements4+ years in either aerospace, avionics, automotive, robotics or similar complex hardware with embedded software as a quality engineerExperience as quality lead for a certified FAA, AS9100, or ISO9001 quality management systemExperience managing nonconformances and MRB using an 8D/DMAIC methodology with tracking & reportingExperience 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 productionStatistical 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., TableauBS in Engineering or a related fieldExperience using work related apps: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or MS equivalents, Arena PLM configuration & change management or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:UAS/UAV or aviation experienceSupplier quality management experienceFamiliarity with DO-178C Level D software assurance objectivesExperience in a FAA Production or Repair Station Certified environmentFamiliarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS)Work Environment:This is an in-person role based at Matternet Headquarters with access to our flight test facilityBenefitsAt 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.
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)
Work Environment:
- This is an in-person role based at Matternet Headquarters with access to our flight test facility
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.
Matternet is the leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone and Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations, such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company to be authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight, who have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate the Matternet M2 under Part 135. Matternet, launched the world’s first humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, the first B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and in the US in 2019. To date, Matternet technology has enabled tens of thousands of commercial flights over dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe.For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://matternet.com
Matternet is the leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone and Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations, such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company to be authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight, who have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate the Matternet M2 under Part 135. Matternet, launched the world’s first humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, the first B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and in the US in 2019. To date, Matternet technology has enabled tens of thousands of commercial flights over dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe.
For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://matternet.com
