Aerospace Avionics Receiving Quality Inspector

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Equity

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is seeking a Receiving Quality Inspector, Avionics to support the development of space-grade hardware. This full-time, non-exempt role entails performing dimensional, visual, and workmanship inspections of avionics hardware, reviewing documentation, and documenting discrepancies.

You will inspect PCBs, verify components against drawings and BOMs, and ensure compliance with NASA 8739 and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or Avionics inspection of aerospace components.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications.
• Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections.
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices in accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards.
• Wire harness experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards.
• Experience with performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.
• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on complex flight hardware, including PCB assemblies, custom harnesses, rack/panel assemblies, and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs dimensional, visual, and workmanship inspections of avionics hardware, including PCBs, electronic components, and wire harnesses using established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor
• Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports
• Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections of avionics hardware and electronic components
• Inspect PCBs for workmanship, component identification, orientation, solder quality, damage, contamination, and other defects
• Verify electronic components against engineering drawings, bills of materials, purchase orders, part numbers, revisions, manufacturer information, and applicable specifications
• Inspect soldering, crimping, conformal coating, staking, surface mounted devices, and through-hole components in accordance with applicable NASA and IPC workmanship standards
• Perform detailed inspections of wire harnesses, connectors, terminals, splices, shielding, labeling, and other associated hardware
• Provide feedback to engineers, buyers, and suppliers with inspection data and identified discrepancies
• Perform basic electrical testing and verification using portable measuring devices and established test equipment
• Generate and perform Verification activities on Non-Conforming Material Reports

Skills

Avionics inspection

Blueprints

First Article Inspections

NASA 8739

IPC-A-610

Wire harness inspection

Soldering inspection

Electrical testing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Microscopes

Job description

Vast in Long Beach is seeking a Receiving Quality Inspector, Avionics to support the development of space-grade hardware. This full-time, non-exempt role entails performing dimensional, visual, and workmanship inspections of avionics hardware, reviewing documentation, and documenting discrepancies.

You will inspect PCBs, verify components against drawings and BOMs, and ensure compliance with NASA 8739 and IPC standards.