Quality Inspector, PCBAs & RF for Radar Systems

Anduril-1; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Quality Inspector to function as a critical quality gatekeeper for radar hardware, with focus on PCBAs and RF subassemblies. You'll collaborate with RF engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians and operations to ensure every board and module meets defense‑grade standards.

The role requires IPC‑A‑610/IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification, 3+ years of electronics inspection, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years inspecting PCBAs or electronic assemblies.
• Current IPC‑A‑610 and/or IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wire run lists, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with incoming/receiving inspection and precision measuring instruments, including microscopic visual inspection.
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to make difficult reject calls when product reliability is at stake.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection of PCBAs, RF subassemblies, and cable assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 standards for workmanship, solder quality, and conformance to engineering drawings.
• Conduct incoming, inline and EOL inspection of purchased PCBs, RF components, and materials to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements before release to production.
• Perform measurements using calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes) and support equipment calibration and material shelf‑life programs.
• Verify assemblies match the latest engineering revisions and BOMs, and document inspection results in the ERP/MES system.
• Identify and document non‑conformances, support Material Review Board (MRB) disposition, and participate in root‑cause and corrective action (8D, RCCA, or equivalent).
• Contribute to the development and refinement of inspection plans, work instructions, and acceptance criteria alongside Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous‑improvement projects that raise quality without unnecessary process overhead.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

PCBAs inspection

Reading drawings

RF inspection

Education

IPC‑A‑610 certification

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Height gauges

Microscopes

Job description

Anduril Industries in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Quality Inspector to function as a critical quality gatekeeper for radar hardware, with focus on PCBAs and RF subassemblies. You'll collaborate with RF engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians and operations to ensure every board and module meets defense‑grade standards.

The role requires IPC‑A‑610/IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification, 3+ years of electronics inspection, and ability to read drawings.