Current Job Postings

• QC & Compliance Manager (AS9100, CGP, ITAR)

  Date Posted: 01.09.2026

  Location: Edmonton, Alberta

  Team: Quality, Compliance & Operations

  Why this role matters

  Terrestrial X is bending the cost curve of flight, defense, and space hardware with additive at the core and MANTIS as our platform. To scale responsibly, we need a QC & Compliance leader who treats quality, export controls, and data integrity as first-class features—not afterthoughts.

  What You’ll OwnQMS Leadership (AS9100/ISO 9001)

  • Own, operate, and continuously improve the QMS to AS9100D and ISO 9001.
  • Maintain controlled documentation: policies, SOPs, work instructions, forms, quality manual.
  • Lead internal audits and management reviews; coordinate external audits and certifications.
  • Drive AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP (as required), PFMEA/DFMEA, and risk-based thinking.
  • Run NCR/MRB/CAPA end-to-end with measurable effectiveness checks.

  Export Controls & Controlled Goods

  • Serve as the Export/Trade Compliance lead across Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and U.S. ITAR.
  • Establish and enforce procedures for jurisdiction/classification, licensing, TAA/MLAs, proviso management, and screening (countries, parties, end use).
  • Implement access-control rules (physical, digital, visitor) and data-segmentation for controlled technical data.
  • Maintain bulletproof records, audits, and training logs to meet CGP, ITAR recordkeeping requirements.

  ERP-Centric Quality & Traceability

  • Be the process owner for ERP-driven quality (e.g., NCR, MRB, FAI/AS9102, COQ metrics, supplier scorecards, lot/heat tracking, device history records).
  • Integrate QMS workflows with ERP/MES/PLM to ensure full digital thread traceability (BOM → traveler → inspection → CoC → shipping/export docs).
  • Build dashboards and KPIs (yield, DPPM, OTD, FPY, CAPA cycle time, audit findings) for exec and shop-floor visibility.

  Audits, Inspections & Customer Assurance

  • Plan and execute internal audits for QMS, CGP, and ITAR/EAR; coordinate cert body, customer, and regulatory audits.
  • Lead readiness, response, and corrective action plans that fix root causes—not symptoms.
  • Represent TX in customer quality/oversight reviews with credibility and detail.

  Non-Conformance, CAPA & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead robust root cause analysis (5-Why, Ishikawa, fault tree) and systemic CAPA.
  • Apply Lean/Six Sigma to reduce defects, shorten lead times, and increase FPY.
  • Trend data to anticipate risk and preempt issues before they materialize.

  Training, Culture & Security

  • Design and deliver role-based training: AS9100D, CGP, ITAR, handling of controlled technical data, and secure collaboration practices.
  • Maintain employee competency matrices, certifications, and recurrent training cadence.
  • Partner with IT/InfoSec on secure enclaves, DLP, and zero-trust access for controlled data (aligning with NIST 800-171 / CMMC where applicable).

  What You Bring

  Must-Haves

  • 5+ years in Quality/Compliance within aerospace/defense or highly regulated manufacturing.
  • Hands-on leadership with AS9100D, CGP, and ITAR/EAR (policy, licensing, audits).
  • Strong command of audits, RCA, risk management, and metrics.
  • Proven experience administering or owning ERP-based quality modules and digital traceability.
  • Clear communicator who can influence across engineering, production, supply chain, and leadership.

  Nice-to-Haves

  • AS9102 FAI lead experience; supplier quality management.
  • ISO 13485 exposure (medical) and/or CMMC/NIST 800-171 program work.
  • Additive manufacturing experience for aerospace/defense/space applications.
  • Knowledge of DFARS flow-downs, specialty metals, and customer-specific requirements.

  What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + benefits (health, dental, vision).
  • Real upward mobility—build systems that scale with the company.
  • A fast, technical environment where quality and compliance are strategic levers.
  • Flexible work options, PTO, and a team that values outcomes and integrity.

  How to Apply

  Email your résumé and brief cover letter to kadi@terrestrialx.com with the subject:

  “QC & Compliance Manager — AS9100 | CGP | ITAR”

  Who Are You (Optional, but encouraged)

  • Who are you, and what makes you tick?
  • A tough technical/compliance problem you solved—how did you crack it?
  • Why additive + rigorous compliance is the future of aerospace/defense.
  • Why Terrestrial X?
  • Provide a personal SWOT analysis.

• Sales Technical Lead

  Date Posted: 01.09.2026

  Technical Sales Lead — Advanced Additive Manufacturing & Digital Industrial Solutions

  Part-Time Contract | $2,500/month + 5% Commission

  Location: North America (Remote with Travel)

  Company: Terrestrial X Industries (TXI)

  About TXI

  Terrestrial X Industries (TXI) is building the next generation of sovereign, AI-powered manufacturing for defense, aerospace, energy, power generation, and critical infrastructure.

  We provide end-to-end digital manufacturing ecosystems that integrate:

  • AI-driven design & generative engineering
  • Large-format metal additive (WAAM, DED, LPBF)
  • 3D Printing Exotic Composites and Polymers
  • Robotics & advanced automation
  • Encrypted digital part vaults & blockchain traceability
  • Real-time QA, digital twins, and distributed on-demand production
  • Laser Cutting & Forming
  • Post Processing

  Our mission is to replace fragile global supply chains with secure, local, on-demand micro-factories—delivering critical parts faster, safer, and at dramatically lower cost.

  Role Overview

  We are seeking a Technical Sales Lead with strong experience in additive manufacturing, advanced fabrication, or engineering-driven industrial solutions.

  You’ll lead sales strategy, drive new business, and help position TXI as a premier partner for digital manufacturing, turbomachinery, aerospace, energy, and defense clients.

  This role is perfect for someone who understands both technology and customers—and who thrives in a fast, mission-driven startup environment.

  Key ResponsibilitiesSales & Business Development

  • Develop and execute the sales strategy for a rapidly scaling advanced manufacturing company.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline across defense, aerospace, energy, utilities, turbomachinery, and industrial sectors.
  • Negotiate equipment, project, and service contracts with customers ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with existing accounts while opening new verticals and regions.

  Client Engagement

  • Deliver technical presentations and capability briefings to engineering teams, procurement groups, and executives.
  • Provide consultative guidance on part redesign, DFAM, materials, tolerances, coatings, and qualification pathways.
  • Translate customer needs into actionable requirements for engineering and production teams.

  Marketing & Growth

  • Support marketing initiatives including digital campaigns, conferences, trade shows, and technical outreach.
  • Represent TXI at industry events and strategic meetings to strengthen brand and market presence.

  Internal Collaboration

  • Partner closely with engineering, R&D, and operations to align sales efforts with technical capabilities.
  • Provide customer feedback to improve quoting, production planning, digital workflows, and future product offerings.

  Qualifications1. Technical & Industry Expertise

  • 5–10+ years in additive manufacturing, advanced fabrication, or industrial/engineering sales.
  • Strong knowledge of metal AM (LPBF, DED, WAAM), composites, CNC, coatings, materials science, and post-processing workflows.
  • Understanding of critical-industry standards: aerospace, defense, energy, power-gen, turbomachinery, medical devices.
  • Familiarity with DFAM, design constraints, lattice structures, thermal considerations, part qualification, and certification requirements.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and translate manufacturing constraints to clients.
  • Experience selling into OEMs, primes, Tier 1 suppliers, and regulated industries.

  2. Sales & Business Development Capabilities

  • Proven track record driving new business, closing large industrial accounts, and managing complex technical sales cycles.
  • Experience with solution-based and consultative selling, especially for custom engineered components.
  • Ability to build relationships with engineers, procurement, program managers, and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Skilled in developing quotations, supporting proposal writing, and pricing strategies for AM jobs.
  • Strong pipeline management: forecasting, CRM ownership, KPI reporting, and territory strategy.

  3. Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Able to work closely with engineering, production, R&D, QC, supply chain, and project teams.
  • Experience developing customer requirements, driving manufacturability guidance, and relaying technical specs internally.
  • Comfortable presenting to clients on capabilities, materials, tolerances, mechanical properties, part validation, and certification processes.

  4. Industry Compliance & Security Awareness

  • Knowledge of ITAR/EAR, export controls, CGP, CMMC, cybersecurity compliance, and secure data handling.
  • Experience navigating NDAA-approved supplier requirements is an asset.
  • Ability to assess risk and communicate compliance pathways to clients in defense, aerospace, and energy.

  5. Materials, Coatings, and Manufacturing Knowledge

  • Strong familiarity with:
  • Titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, maraging steels
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Composite materials
  • WAAM wire feedstock and powder metallurgy
  • Heat treatment, HIP, surface finishing, coatings
  • Understanding of material performance in high-heat, corrosive, high-load, or aerospace environments.

  6. Digital & Data-Driven Skills

  • Comfortable with digital twins, manufacturing dashboards, QC analytics, and communicating data/results to customers.
  • Ability to support clients with digital warehouse or part-lifecycle management solutions.
  • Familiarity with RFQ digital workflows, simulation tools, quoting software, MES, ERP.

  7. Soft Skills & Leadership Traits

  • High-urgency, mission-oriented mindset aligned with TXI’s culture.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills — capable of translating complex engineering into business value.
  • Problem-solver who is relentless in finding solutions when others can’t.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, vertically integrated, scaling environment.
  • No-ego, first-principles thinker with the ability to challenge assumptions and find better answers.

  8. Additional Assets (Bonus)

  • Experience in turbomachinery, energy, utilities, power-gen, or aerospace components.
  • Background in robotics, automation, materials R&D, or coatings development.
  • Prior experience with military, defense procurement, or government projects.
  • Languages, international sales experience, or global account development.
  • Ability to travel for client visits, conferences, and site inspections.

  What TXI Builds 1. Digital Spare Parts & On-Demand Production

  • Replace obsolete components with certified AM parts manufactured on-site or via distributed micro-facilities.
  • Secure Digital Parts Vault with blockchain traceability (AS9100/ISO/CGP compliant).

  2. Redesign & Performance Optimization

  • AI-driven generative design to optimize stress, fluid dynamics, weight, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.
  • Strong track record in turbomachinery, heat exchangers, manifolds, aerospace structures, and legacy replacement parts.

  3. Large-Scale Metal Additive

  • WAAM and DED capabilities for multi-meter structures with mechanical properties exceeding forged equivalents.
  • Applications across aerospace, defense, naval, energy, refinery, and heavy industry.

  Strategic Value Delivered

  • Digital supply chain resilience
  • Localized manufacturing networks
  • Reduced lead times and material costs
  • University, prime, and government R&D collaboration
  • Fully on-shore, compliant, sovereign production

  Compensation

  • $2,500 per month (based on 10 hours/week)
  • 5% commission on all gross sales generated during the contract term
  • Commission paid 15 days after customer payment
  • Invoices paid within 10 days of submission

  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • 15 qualified leads per month entered into CRM
  • 3+ face-to-face meetings per week
  • 10 follow-up actions per week (calls/emails)
  • Active pipeline of $250,000 within 60 days
  • 4 formal proposals per month
  • All CRM entries within 48 hours
  • Target 10% conversion from qualified lead to closed deal
  • Weekly activity report every Friday

• Lead Systems Engineer / Program Manager

  Date Posted: 01.09.2026

  Who is Terrestrial X?

  We’re not building a company for everyone. We’re building one for the relentless few.

  Terrestrial X is a next-generation industrial platform born at the intersection of defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, and AI. We’re designing the infrastructure and technologies that nations, industries, and civilizations will rely on—not tomorrow, but ten years from now. We’re tackling problems that most people don’t even know exist yet.

  We don’t do safe. We don’t do incremental.

  We do first principles, forward deployment, and foundational change.

  If you’re looking for balance, comfort, and a “workplace culture” that prioritizes ping-pong tables and personal branding—this isn’t it.

  We don’t hire divas. We hire builders.

  People who want to work on mission-critical systems, not mission statements.

  People who will stay up late for a prototype and show up early for a field test.

  People who don’t need permission to solve a problem that matters.

  We’re not a startup. We’re a strike team.

  We’re building vertically integrated supply chains. Decentralized power systems. AI-native industrial platforms. Mobile and modular manufacturing infrastructure. Dual-use technologies for hard domains—offshore, orbital, and operational.

  And we’re just getting started.

  Terrestrial X is built different—because the future demands different.

  If that sounds like you, then let’s go.

  Location: Edmonton, AB (with travel for testing & partner sites)

  Type: Full-time or contract

  About the Role

  As Lead Systems Engineer / Program Manager, you will own the end-to-end architecture of our UAV systems. You’ll translate military outcomes (speed, altitude, range, attritability) into technical requirements, and guide a multi-disciplinary team to deliver on cost, schedule, and capability.

  What You’ll Do

  • Define requirements to meet flight envelope
  • Architect the system across airframe, propulsion, sensors, C2, and autonomy.
  • Ensure interoperability with CUAS C2 networks (SAPIENT, Link 16, JREAP-C, Cursor on Target).
  • Manage suppliers and partners, ensuring parts are modular and manufacturable at scale.
  • Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and verification campaigns.
  • Oversee range and flight tests — from prototype to military-useful demonstration.

  What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years in aerospace, defense, or UAV systems engineering.
  • Proven program delivery in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong MBSE / SysML background; requirements traceability.
  • Experience integrating systems with tactical C2 standards.
  • A builder’s mindset: comfortable in design reviews, lab benches, and test ranges.

  Why Join

  This role is not just about engineering — it’s about shaping a program from zero to fielded capability. You’ll have the chance to build something that matters.

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