Electronics QA Inspector

Saalex Corporation; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k, IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking an Electronics QA Inspector to inspect, verify, and document electronic assemblies and related hardware. The role emphasizes adherence to AISD quality standards, IPC, and AS9100 processes within a collaborative engineering and production environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong electronics QA background, solid inspection methodologies, and experience with failure analysis.

Qualifications

• At least 5–8 years in electronics QA, QC, or electronics inspection.
• Familiarity with IPC requirements and AS9100 standards preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and final electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Operate X-Ray inspection equipment for failure analysis.
• Document inspection results and write detailed reports.
• Maintain QMS records, travelers, QDRs, FARs, and logs.
• Support MRB, CCB, and CAPA processes with technical input.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve quality.

Skills

Electronics QA experience

Inspection methods

Failure analysis

Documentation control

Education

AA/AS in Electronics

Tools

X-Ray inspection

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Saalex is seeking an Electronics QA Inspector in Ridgecrest, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for inspecting, verifying, and documenting electronic assemblies, subassemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), wiring harnesses, cables, telemeters (TMs), and related hardware to ensure compliance with Airborne Instrumentation Systems Department (AISD) quality standards, customer requirements, IPC standards, and AS9100 processes. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining product quality throughout incoming inspection, assembly, rework, testing, and final acceptance activities.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electronics quality assurance, inspection methodologies, failure analysis, and documentation control within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or similar technical environments. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative engineering and production team.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $72,800 - $83,200 annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

• Inspect and verify electronic assemblies and subassemblies, including incoming bare Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), populated PCBs, wiring harnesses, cables, telemeters (TMs), and associated electronic hardware.
• Perform in-process, rework, and final inspections to ensure products meet customer requirements, IPC standards, AS9100 requirements, and departmental quality objectives.
• Operate X-Ray inspection equipment to perform inspections and failure analysis of electronic components and assemblies.
• Analyze X-Ray images to identify discrepancies, defects, workmanship issues, and nonconforming conditions.
• Document inspection findings and prepare detailed inspection and failure analysis reports.
• Initiate, maintain, and complete quality documentation including assembly travelers, Quality Deficient Reports (QDRs), Failure Analysis Reports (FARs), incoming PCB inspection reports, conformal coating travelers, logbooks, and inspection logs.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, forms, templates, and related documentation.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and provide quality-related recommendations and technical input.
• Provide technical support to Engineers, Planner & Estimators, and production personnel for the creation and modification of travelers, work instructions, logbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering changes, waivers, deviations, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate the control, tracking, and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Assist with Quality Management System (QMS) activities and document review processes.
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings to ensure quality documentation changes are properly reviewed and implemented.
• Communicate quality concerns, inspection results, and process improvement opportunities to management and technical teams.
• Ensure adherence to company, customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and quality assurance objectives.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• 5-8 years of quality assurance, quality control, electronics inspection, or related technical experience.
• Must have familiarization with IPC requirements as well as AS9100 standards. Knowledge and certification of both is a plus.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.

Desired:

• Experience operating X-Ray inspection equipment for electronics inspection and failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or related certifications).
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, instrumentation, or avionics programs.
• Experience participating in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Knowledge of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Associate's Degree (AA/AS) in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline or applicable industry certifications, IPC certifications, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit