Quality Technician 4 (Inspector, Quality Assurance, 4)

Redwire Corporation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Longmont, Colorado, is hiring a Quality Technician to inspect incoming, in-process, and finished parts, manage calibration activities, and support nonconformance and corrective action. You will document inspection results, maintain ERP traceability, manage calibration library, and help train junior staff while upholding safety and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 3+ years in quality, soldering/electronics inspection, and familiarity with drawings; US

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in a quality role.
• Experience with soldering and electronics assembly inspections.
• Inspection experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins).
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• US Citizen or US Person per ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, assemblies, and related outputs for product and contractual compliance.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain traceability.
• Maintain part data in the ERP system for traceability (inspection reports, COC, traceability info).
• Manage the calibrated equipment library and calibration activities.
• Quality assurance record retention, support build activities, and perform quality reviews of work orders.
• Maintain workplace safety and sustain continuous improvement.
• May assist and train less experienced personnel in inspection processes and equipment use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Soldering

Electronics inspection

ERP usage

Documentation management

Aerospace experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Inspection devices

ERP system

Document management system

Job description

Made for the Mission

Redwire Defense Tech supplies combat-proven, autonomous UAS systems, built in the U.S. and Europe, to deliver advanced capabilities for the warfighter.

Innovate with Our RF Systems Group in Longmont, Colorado

Join Redwire’s RF Systems group in Longmont, Colorado, and play a key role in developing next‑generation RF products that support multi‑domain operations across space, air, land, and beyond. Whether advancing resilient communications, sophisticated sensing, or directed‑energy technologies, our teams deliver cutting‑edge solutions that enhance mission readiness from orbit to the tactical edge.

Join a Team Driven by Purpose, Expertise, and Impact

When you choose to be part of our engineering team, you join a collaborative, agile environment where technical excellence and mission impact guide every decision. We are not just an employer; we are a team recognized for deep engineering expertise, trusted execution, and unwavering ownership of our commitments. At Redwire Defense Tech, your contributions directly support customers, warfighters, and national security priorities.

Summary

We have a current opportunity for a Quality Technician located at our facility in Longmont, CO. In this role you will be working a broad range of activities including inspection of incoming, in-process, and finished materials and products, calibration activities management, nonconformance and corrective action support activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, assemblies, and related manufacturing and test process outputs for product and contractual compliance. Verify supplier compliance with all purchase order requirements, specifications and/or drawing requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to documentation and traceability throughout the organization. Accurately document the results of the inspections.
• Maintain part data in the ERP system for traceability (inspection reports, COC, traceability information, test reports).
• Manage the calibrated equipment library and calibration activities.
• Quality assurance record retention, support build activities, perform quality review of work orders, part labeling and collect data for End Item Data Package.
• Maintain workplace safety to people and products through proper process controls. Sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
• May assist and train less experienced personnel in inspection processes and equipment use.

Ideal Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in a Quality related role
• Experience with soldering and electronics assembly inspections
• Inspection experience with calibrated equipment, examples: calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and mechanical inspection devices
• Experience with reviewing engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and technical documents
• US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations

Desired Skills

• Good organizational skills and familiarity with product quality documentation
• Knowledge of other areas of Quality Assurance
• Quality certifications such as IPC-J-STD-001 certified inspector, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified inspector, or the ability to obtain such certifications
• Verbal and written communication proficiency
• Works with an ERP and/or document management system
• Aerospace experience strongly desired
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay range
$30.00/hour - $40.00/hour

Please note that the current location for this position is in our Longmont facility, but we will be relocating to Broomfield in approximately one year.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here

This position may require access to information, materials, or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be asked to provide documentation to verify their status as a "U.S. person" as defined under the ITAR and EAR, or their eligibility to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization. Redwire complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, and does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship status or national origin except as required by law.