PCBA Quality Engineer — AS9100 & RF Systems

Kids for the Future; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

FIRST RF in Boulder, CO seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to support PCBA processes and AS9100 QMS across RF antenna systems. You will help ensure quality and traceability from incoming to final inspection.

Qualifications include a 4-year technical degree, 5+ years in Quality, IPC-A-610 certification, and AS9102 FAIR experience. This is a full-time role with typical hours and no travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality and Product Assurance.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 Certification.
• Experienced with AS9102 First Article Inspection Report (FAIR).
• Basic understanding of RF electronics and digital circuits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality for printed circuit board assembly with knowledge of PCBA manufacturing process.
• Understand ESD protocols, usage of electronic test equipment.
• Conduct incoming inspection to ensure traceability of parts and materials.
• Review supplier sampling inspection reports.
• Investigate nonconforming materials, generate NCR to document defects.
• Lead MRB, determine root cause, and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of hardware per build work instruction.
• Verify in-process and final test results per test procedures.
• Ensure completeness of build and test documentation, generate CoCs.
• Scan and archive all applicable records and objective evidence.
• Clear communication with internal peers as well as suppliers and customers.
• Tasks and assignments required to ensure implementation of AS9100 QMS.
• Update procedures, work instructions, and forms for process improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering field

IPC-A-610 Certification

AS9102 First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

Tools

IPC-A-610

AS9102 FAIR

Job description

FIRST RF in Boulder, CO seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to support PCBA processes and AS9100 QMS across RF antenna systems. You will help ensure quality and traceability from incoming to final inspection.

Qualifications include a 4-year technical degree, 5+ years in Quality, IPC-A-610 certification, and AS9102 FAIR experience. This is a full-time role with typical hours and no travel requirements.