QA Program Manager

Description:

DRS RADA is a global leader in cutting-edge radar solutions for active military protection, counter-drone systems, critical infrastructure security, and border surveillance. Our mission is to deliver reliable, innovative technologies that safeguard lives and assets. 

Role Summary:

As the Quality Program Manager, you will spearhead the quality assurance strategy across R&D, Product, and Operations, ensuring our systems meet the highest standards of reliability, compliance, and performance. You will lead Quality team, define scalable processes, and drive a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced, Agile environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Quality Leadership

• Develop and execute the Quality Plan, aligning with program milestones and business objectives. 
• Establish KPIs, metrics, and risk-based QA methodologies to monitor product reliability and process adherence. 
• Lead internal/external audits and ensure compliance with defense industry regulations. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with R&D, Product, and Delivery teams to embed QA early in the development lifecycle (SDLC). 
• Drive Agile/Scrum QA practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and failure analysis. 
• Mentor QA teams and engineers, fostering technical growth and accountability. 

Process Excellence & Innovation

• Design and optimize QA processes for hardware/software integration (e.g., radar systems, embedded software). 
• Leverage statistical analysis(e.g., Weibull, MTBF) to predict and improve system reliability. 
• Implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) based on field data and test results.  
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Qualifications

Education: BSc/McS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Assurance, or related field. 

Experience:

•  7+ years in QA leadership, preferably in defence, aerospace, or mission-critical systems. 
•  Proven track record in QA, reliability engineering, and risk management. 
•  Familiarity with radar/RF systems or embedded systems (advantage). 

Skills:

•  Expertise in quality standards (e.g., AS9100 ,MIL-STD-810). 
•  Strong data-driven decision-making and root-cause analysis. 
•  Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-team leadership. 

Why Join DRS RADA? 

• Impact cutting-edge defense technologies that protect global security. 
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. 
• Competitive compensation, professional development, and mission-driven culture.  
• At DRS RADA , we believe that strong relationships – built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose – are the foundation of groundbreaking innovation and mission success.