Electrical Quality Inspector: IPC & PCB Specialist

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a First Shift Electrical Quality Inspector. Responsibilities include inspecting electronic/electrical cables, PCBs, and assemblies per engineering drawings, maintaining test records, and ensuring conformance to IPC MIL standards.

The role interfaces with manufacturing, QA, and procurement, and may lead inspection activities. Candidates typically have 2+ years in electronics inspection, IPC 610 familiarity, and AOI

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training with 2+ years electronics inspection experience.
• Experience with PCB, cable, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiar with IPC 610 standards and soldering inspection.
• AOI programming is a plus; ability to read complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects boards, cables, and assemblies and performs in-process and final tests.
• Verifies test records and inspections for accuracy.
• Inspects installed equipment in shelters and follows up with corrective actions.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, quality, software, and procurement.
• May lead inspection activities and provide guidance to staff.
• Ensures compliance with laws, procedures and DoD security clearance requirements.

Skills

Electronics inspection

PCB assembly

Cable assembly

Electromechanical assembly

AOI programming

Engineering drawings

IPC standards

Soldering inspection

Inspection leadership

DoD clearance eligible

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inspection equipment

PCB testing tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA is seeking a First Shift Electrical Quality Inspector. Responsibilities include inspecting electronic/electrical cables, PCBs, and assemblies per engineering drawings, maintaining test records, and ensuring conformance to IPC MIL standards.

The role interfaces with manufacturing, QA, and procurement, and may lead inspection activities. Candidates typically have 2+ years in electronics inspection, IPC 610 familiarity, and AOI