Electronics QA Inspector with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Options

Job summary

Saalex Solutions - A Saalex Company in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking an Electronics QA Inspector to ensure the quality of electronic assemblies, PCBs, wiring harnesses, and related hardware in accordance with AISD, IPC, and AS9100 standards.

The role covers incoming inspection, in-process checks, rework, testing, and final acceptance, requiring strong attention to detail, independent work, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of electronics QA/inspection experience.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards and AS9100.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify electronic assemblies and PCBs against AISD quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final inspections, including X-Ray failure analysis.
• Document inspection findings and generate reports (FARs, QDRs, travelers).
• Support QMS documentation, CAPAs, and MRB/CCB activities.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Planners, and Production to improve quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

X-Ray inspection equipment

IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620)

Job description

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 * Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• 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