Electronics QC Specialist – High‑Reliability Defense

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Quality Control Specialist to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of electronic components in a defence manufacturing environment. The role conducts inspections and testing against IPC standards and high-reliability requirements, spanning incoming, in-process, and final checks.

You will verify soldering processes, PCB adherence to specs, and traceability, while applying military/space requirements when defined in documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' QC experience in electronics, aerospace, defence or high-reliability manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of IPC-A-610J—Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of IPC J-STD-001J—Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and familiarity with IPC-6012 family.
• Understanding of ESD, MSL, NCR, MRB, and rework processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspection of electronic components, PCBs, PCBAs and electronic assemblies
• Execute inspection activities per drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions and inspection plans
• Inspect PCBA workmanship, solder joints, component mounting for defects
• Verify soldering processes, materials and solder-joint acceptability
• Verify PCB compliance with performance, construction, electrical and environmental requirements
• Apply military/space PCB requirements when defined in customer or procurement documentation
• Determine applicable acceptance class and ensure criteria match requirements
• Verify part numbers, markings, values, date/lot codes and traceability
• Perform visual, microscopic, AOI, X-ray, continuity and insulation-resistance inspections
• Ensure ESD protection, MSL controls, baking requirements, storage conditions and handling practices

Skills

Quality inspection

IPC standards

AOI inspection

X-ray inspection

Soldering inspection

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray equipment

Microscope

Electrical test equipment

Job description

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Quality Control Specialist to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of electronic components in a defence manufacturing environment. The role conducts inspections and testing against IPC standards and high-reliability requirements, spanning incoming, in-process, and final checks.

You will verify soldering processes, PCB adherence to specs, and traceability, while applying military/space requirements when defined in documentation.