# Quality Engineer at Icarus

- Company: Icarus
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.icarus.one/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $140K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/icarus/jobs/5475988008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/icarus-quality-engineer/

## About the role

We are hiring at Level I, Level II, and Level III through this posting. Your level will be determined during the interview process based on your technical skills, relevant experience, and demonstrated scope of ownership. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- A degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related engineering field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience building, inspecting, testing, or improving real hardware, internships and substantial project work count for Level I
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and use appropriate measurement and inspection tools
- Strong problem-solving skills: distinguish a symptom from a root cause, document evidence, and follow corrective actions through to completion
- Clear communication with technicians, engineers, and suppliers, and a willingness to spend time on the factory floor
- Ability to work on-site at Icarus in El Segundo and take ownership of quality as designs and production processes evolve

Tags: Manufacturing

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/icarus-quality-engineer/