Quality Inspector III - Avionics 2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector III for the Avionics group on the 2nd shift. This role focuses on inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software, ensuring all KPIs are met prior to launch.

The position is based at the Briggs, TX facility north of Cedar Park with responsibilities across mechanical, electrical, and avionics domains. You will develop inspection programs, document non-conformances, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/military/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, IPC standards, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Inspect launch vehicle/spacecraft components and subsystems (avionics focus).
• Develop and execute inspection programs ensuring design/spec/test adherence.
• Document non-conformances per procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Quarantine and process non-conforming product.
• Maintain calibration and metrology systems in the work center.
• Provide guidance as a technical resource and support lean initiatives.
• Improve product quality and inspection efficiency.

Skills

Quality assurance

Technical reading

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in quality/engineering

IPC Certification

Tools

Cleanroom standards FS209E/ISO14644-1

Inspection tools & metrology

AS9100/ISO9001 experience

Job description

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Quality Inspector III - Avionics 2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.

The Firefly Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position will be located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be able to support 2nd Shift : Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm

• Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), focused on avionics and spacecraft integration.
• Develop and execute detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.
• Document non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve non-conformance or quality issues, including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Quarantine and process non-conforming product.
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.
• Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.
• Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.
• Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.
• Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, IPC standards, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.
• Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods of time.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process.
• Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.
• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/21) and familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.4.
• Experience operating in and maintaining cleanroom per FS209E, ISO 14644-1, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.
• Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.
• Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model‑Based Definitions.
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.