2nd Shift Quality Inspector III

RTX (Raytheon); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Powers & Controls team to perform inline inspection of repaired electronic components and verify paperwork for airworthiness, ensuring workmanship and conformance to customer requirements. The role emphasizes scrutinizing assembly quality, soldering, and documentation with strong attention to detail.

The position includes second shift hours and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, with occasional weekend/holiday support to meet customer needs

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 2+ years relevant experience or 4 years relevant experience in the absence of HS diploma/GED.
• Familiarity with principles of Quality Inspection.
• Experience with FAA 8130 creation, SAP/ERP, and blueprints/technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rework and assembly and solder components per IPC-A-610 and J-STD.
• Read and interpret customer flow down documents, PO and technical docs.
• Review CMMs, assembly/work instructions and engineering prints.
• Generate ARC or Certificates of Conformance for authorities/customers.
• Ensure workmanship, quality requirements, and conformance to specs.
• Maintain accurate records and review work orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with team, support staff, and external customers as needed.
• Issue scrap certificates and comply with ESD and FOD programs.

Skills

Quality inspection

FAA 8130

SAP ERP

Blueprints

Soldering

A&P License

Education

High School Diploma

GED acceptable

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Powers & Controls team is looking for a Quality Inspector to preform inline inspection of repaired electronic components, and associated paperwork. This position requires a keen focus on physically inspecting aircraft components and reviewing paperwork to ensure that workmanship standards, quality requirements, customer requirements are satisfied, and components are returned to service in an airworthy condition with all required documentation accurately completed. The secondary responsibility will be to complete final inspections.

External candidates will receive a sign-on bonus of $3,000

What You Will Do

• Inspect rework and assembly performed by others, and solder electronic components per IPC-A-610 and J-STD.
• Articulate and understand written instructions from customer flow down, such as purchase orders and customer technical documentation.
• Read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals (CMMs), assembly/work instructions, and engineering prints.
• Generating Authorized Release Certificates (ARC) for multiple regulatory civil aviation authorities or Certificates of Conformance for military customers.
• Ensuring no defects in assembly, soldering, bonding, or finish.
• Performing unit shakedown to check for foreign objects and loose internal hardware.
• Marking defects and removing rejects, setting them aside for repair.
• Reading and interpreting technical data such as service bulletins, component maintenance manuals, or engineering prints.
• Ensuring appropriate record keeping.
• Reviewing work order documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to specifications and conformance to company standards and customers' requirements.
• Effectively interacting with team members and support staff as well as external customers when applicable (source inspection, external approvals, etc.)
• Issuing scrap certificates.
• Comply with ESD and FOD programs.
• Provide constructive feedback to teammates when corrections are needed.Work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 12:00 am

Training could take place on 1st Shift or 2nd Shift depending on need: if 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm for up to 60 days

Working Environment

You may occasionally need to provide weekend and holiday support to meet customer needs. In your role, you will be exposed to: Products of various weights and sizes. Equipment with moving parts. Chemicals that may emit fumes.

To minimize safety risk to you and product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Distinguishing colors and meeting vision requirements.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, place units on rack, etc.
• Using hands for extended periods of time to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g. grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation).
• Must be able to work in a standing position up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Transporting product with or without product carts.

Qualifications You Must Have

HS diploma with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience is required. Familiarity with principles of Quality Inspection.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with FAA 8130 creation.
• Experience working with SAP or any other ERP system.
• Experience working with blueprints and/or technical drawings.
• Solder experience.
• Prior experience with component level troubleshooting.
• A&P License.