Quality Control Inspector Level C

L3Harris Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

I-CD1

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Quality Control Inspector Level C in San Diego, CA, under a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on inspecting materials, assemblies and documentation for compliance, with strong emphasis on IPC standards and test readiness.

Essential duties include visual and dimensional inspection, recording non-conformances, and coordinating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure product acceptance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Inspect per IPC, ESD, Solder, CCA inspection standards.
• Review records for completeness (Production Orders, ECO).
• Document non-conformances and photograph discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, equipment and assemblies per drawings.
• Validate products and documentation for acceptance.
• Support tests readiness and monitoring.

Skills

Inspection expertise

Documentation & records

Communication with engineering

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years experience

2 years post-secondary/Associates with 2 years experience

Tools

Calipers

Pin gauges

Microscopes

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector Level C

Job Code: 42471

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Responsible for inspecting materials, equipment and assemblies; interpreting manufacturing drawings and specifications; validation of products and documentation for compliance; and preparing items for customers’ acceptance.

Review records for completeness, including Production Order and Engineering Changes.

Inspection support includes CCAs, Modules, Cable inspection as well as test readiness activities and test monitoring.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect per IPC, ESD, Solder, CCA inspection, module, and chassis level inspection experience.
• Verifying previous operations are completed and accepted.
• Performed visual inspection of electrical assemblies to standards.
• Document non-conformances and take photos of discrepancies
• Visual inspections of hardware using microscopes and magnifying lens. Verify process specification requirements. (e.g. conformal coating inspection).

Required Qualifications (one of the following along with Secret Clearance):

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Security Clearance required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Must be able to interpret/follow documents such as: Drawings, Procedures, Engineering Change (ECO) Production Orders and work instructions.
• Knowledgeable of assembly practices and requirements.
• Interface with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality Engineering and Customers.
• Experience with J-STD-001 and/or IPC-610 and IPC-620 requirement.
• Experience in mechanical inspections utilizing inspection tools (calipers, pin gages, etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Certified to IPC-A-600
• Certified to IPC-A-610
• Certified to IPC/WHMA-A-620
• J-STD-001
• Experience working in the Inspection department inspecting CCA’s, cable assemblies and complex sub- assemblies.
• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $52,000 - $97,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays
• I-CD1

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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