Aerospace 2D X-Ray Inspection Technician

Rocket-Ems; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Santa Clara, CA seeks a detail-oriented 2D X‑Ray Inspection Technician to support the manufacture of IPC Class 3 aerospace PCBA assemblies. You will operate 2D X‑ray equipment, interpret images, and document results per customer requirements and approved procedures.

With two or more years of PCBA inspection experience, you will inspect BGAs, LGAs, QFNs, and other joints, identify defects, and work with Quality, Process Engineering, and SMT teams to drive root‑cause investigations

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in PCBA inspection or a closely related role preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating 2D X-ray, AXI, AOI, or similar electronic inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of PCB assemblies, component package types, solder-joint formation, SMT processes, and common manufacturing defects.
• Ability to interpret X-ray images accurately while working with densely populated, multilayer, high‑reliability assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 acceptance criteria; knowledge of J‑STD‑001 Class 3 requirements is strongly preferred.
• Experience in AS9100, aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 2D X‑ray inspection equipment for various inspections of complex PCBA assemblies.
• Select approved inspection programs and optimize imaging parameters for clear, repeatable images.
• Inspect solder joints and components for bridges, opens, voiding, misalignment, and other defects.
• Record inspection results, defect classifications, and traceability information in quality systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process Engineering, SMT, and Rework to verify defects and support root‑cause investigations.
• Assist with defect validation after rework or process adjustments and verify corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

2D X-ray

AXI

AOI

Job description

Rocket EMS in Santa Clara, CA seeks a detail-oriented 2D X‑Ray Inspection Technician to support the manufacture of IPC Class 3 aerospace PCBA assemblies. You will operate 2D X‑ray equipment, interpret images, and document results per customer requirements and approved procedures.

With two or more years of PCBA inspection experience, you will inspect BGAs, LGAs, QFNs, and other joints, identify defects, and work with Quality, Process Engineering, and SMT teams to drive root‑cause investigations