Quality Manager

Englewood, CO | Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to Director of Operations

Sodern America, Inc. (SAM) is the newly established U.S. subsidiary of Sodern SA, a France-based leader in optronic and star tracker systems for space and defense applications (including the Auriga, Hydra, and Horus product lines). Headquartered in the Englewood, Colorado aerospace corridor, SAM is standing up U.S. operations, manufacturing, and support dedicated to the U.S. market. This is a founding-team role, you’ll help build SAM's quality infrastructure from the ground up.

Overview

As Quality Manager, you will lead SAM's quality operations to ensure Star Trackers and Cameras manufactured in the U.S. meet AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will establish and maintain SAM's Quality Management System, oversee inspection and testing, and drive corrective action and continuous improvement across production, while coordinating closely with Sodern France's quality organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SAM's Quality Management System in alignment with AS9100/ISO 9001 and applicable customer and government requirements

• Establish inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria for incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished Star Tracker/Camera hardware
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective action (CAPA), and resolution of quality issues such as defective parts
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits, and support certification activities
• Support supplier quality management, including supplier audits, qualification, and performance monitoring
• Maintain calibration, traceability, and configuration control systems appropriate for flight hardware

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required
• 6+ years of quality assurance experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments required; space industry experience strongly preferred
• Direct experience implementing or maintaining AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems required
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and proven track record driving quality performance
• Knowledge of relevant technical fields (mechanics, optics, electronics); specific knowledge of star tracker system architecture and optronics is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead and motivate teams, and interact with customers and suppliers

Salary range: $120,000 – $155,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Sodern America, Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

SAM currently offers health, dental, and vision insurance; basic life and disability coverage; retirement benefits; additional supplemental benefits; and paid time off. These benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

Application Instructions: The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Please submit your resume and optional cover letter expressing why you are a good candidate for the position. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.

Important Notice: To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Sodern America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.