Job Description

About the role The QA/QC Engineer establishes, enforces, and continuously upgrades quality verification frameworks across every manufacturing phase at PAX-1. Overseeing incoming component inspection, in-process assembly audits, and final system acceptance tests, this position guarantees that every Archer VTOL, Iroko, DUMA, and KALON unit meets strict operational and safety standards. This is a full-time, mid/senior-level role in Quality Engineering & Hardware Compliance, on-site at PAX-1 in Abuja and reporting to the Head of Manufacturing.

Job Responsibility

What you will do Perform rigorous Receiving Inspection (IQC) on raw materials, PCBAs, wiring harnesses, structural composites, and machined hardware. Design, implement, and maintain structured Quality Control Checklists, First Article Inspections (FAI), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Own quality data entry, non-conformance logging, and serial-level traceability within Terra's proprietary in-house manufacturing software. Conduct root-cause failure analysis (RCFA) on defective builds or field returns; issue Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and follow up through closure. Supervise in-process quality gates across harness fabrication, composite bonding, and sub-assembly integration lines. Define pass/fail metrics for electrical continuity, structural integrity, weather sealing, and payload integration prior to release. Sign off on final product Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and compile comprehensive build history records for client delivery. What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. 3+ years of hands-on QA/QC engineering experience in high-reliability electronics, automotive, robotics, or aerospace assembly. Strong technical working knowledge of IPC-A-610/620 wire harness standards, ISO 9001 quality systems, and AS9100 principles. Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes) and statistical process control (SPC). Exceptional analytical mindset with disciplined documentation and data-logging habits. How we hire Intro call with the hiring team — what you have built, what you want to build next. Technical conversation with the engineers or operators you would work alongside. A practical exercise drawn from real work, scoped to a few hours. Final conversation with a founder on mission, ownership and how we operate.