Drone Hardware Quality Inspector (Equity + Unlimited PTO)

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on FPV segments and has brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark. We’re expanding into enterprise and defense, bringing our performance and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments.

The role monitors and inspects products at defined checkpoints in manufacturing to ensure conformance to engineering specs, work instructions, and quality standards; serving as the quality checkpoint between production stages.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in in-process inspection, quality control, or a production environment with quality responsibilities.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBs, or electromechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly work instructions.
• Proficiency with standard hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to concentrate during repetitive tasks, and commitment to accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for defect reporting and cross-functional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections at defined production checkpoints, including sub-assembly, final assembly, and pre-shipment stages for hardware, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Verify that assemblies, PCBs, cable harnesses, and structural components are built to engineering drawings, BOMs, and approved work instructions.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional checks using calipers, gauges, magnification tools, and other inspection equipment appropriate to the operation.
• Inspect solder joints, connector seating, and PCB assemblies in accordance with IPC-A-610 or equivalent standards.
• Record inspection results in real time within the quality management system (QMS), maintaining accurate and traceable inspection records.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming product; initiate nonconformance reports (NCRs) and apply proper identification and disposition tags.
• Communicate defect findings clearly and promptly to production leads and engineers to support real-time corrective action.
• Participate in first article inspections (FAI) for new or revised assemblies.
• Monitor and verify production operator adherence to ESD control procedures, FOD prevention practices, and safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities by tracking defect trends and contributing to root cause analysis.
• Assist in developing and refining in-process inspection check sheets (Inspection Plans), acceptance criteria, and visual aids.
• Maintain calibration status of assigned inspection tools and report any out-of-calibration conditions.

Job description

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on FPV segments and has brands Rotor Riot and Fat Shark. We’re expanding into enterprise and defense, bringing our performance and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments.

The role monitors and inspects products at defined checkpoints in manufacturing to ensure conformance to engineering specs, work instructions, and quality standards; serving as the quality checkpoint between production stages.