Quality Technician II/III - Final & Receiving Inspection (Weekend Shift)

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Quality Technician II/III to join our Woodinville-Kirkland QA team. You will conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements, and AS9100 standards, while maintaining traceability and accurate quality records.

The role is based at the Woodinville facility with occasional travel to Kirkland for final inspection and release activities, collaborating across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain,

Qualifications

• 3+ years quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or a similar high-technology environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly documentation, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and inspection methods.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment and inspection tools.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work with limited supervision and make inspection decisions within approved procedures and assigned authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections to approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, sampling requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform final product acceptance and release activities within assigned authorization and in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
• Conduct receiving inspections of incoming materials, components, PCBAs, and assemblies.
• Prioritize assigned inspections at Woodinville and travel to Kirkland during the workday as needed to support final inspection and authorized product release.
• Verify product configuration, revision control, bill of materials (BOM) alignment, traceability, serial numbers, and manufacturing records.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, digital microscopes, and OGP vision systems. Verify calibration status and suitability before use.
• Execute digital inspection workflows and maintain accurate quality records.
• Maintain shift handoffs documenting completed inspections, outstanding priorities, material on hold, and unresolved quality concerns.
• Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material.
• Support NCR, MRB, containment, and corrective action activities.
• Inspect PCBs and PCBAs to applicable IPC standards and approved acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Escalate quality risks, unclear or conflicting acceptance criteria, and unresolved issues to the designated Quality lead or supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work development.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T

Inspection tools

MS Office

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

OGP vision systems

ERP/MES/PLM

Job description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Quality Technician II/III to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Quality Technician II/III – Final & Receiving Inspection is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products and materials conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements, industry standards, and Echodyne’s AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).

This position serves as a critical quality control point within the manufacturing process by preventing nonconforming material from progressing through production or being released to customers. The Quality Technician verifies product configuration, traceability, documentation, and workmanship while maintaining accurate quality records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is based at the Woodinville facility, supporting Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), receiving inspection, and supplier material verification. The technician also supports final inspection and authorized product release activities at Kirkland as needed. Work assignments and travel between facilities are coordinated according to inspection priorities. The successful candidate will work independently across multiple product lines while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections to approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, sampling requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform final product acceptance and release activities within assigned authorization and in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
• Conduct receiving inspections of incoming materials, components, PCBAs, and assemblies.
• Prioritize assigned inspections at Woodinville and travel to Kirkland during the workday as needed to support final inspection and authorized product release.
• Verify product configuration, revision control, bill of materials (BOM) alignment, traceability, serial numbers, and manufacturing records.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, digital microscopes, and OGP vision systems. Verify calibration status and suitability before use.
• Execute digital inspection workflows and maintain accurate quality records.
• Maintain shift handoffs documenting completed inspections, outstanding priorities, material on hold, and unresolved quality concerns.
• Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material.
• Support NCR, MRB, containment, and corrective action activities.
• Inspect PCBs and PCBAs to applicable IPC standards and approved acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Escalate quality risks, unclear or conflicting acceptance criteria, and unresolved issues to the designated Quality lead or supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work development.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements and company procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or a similar high-technology environment.
• Experience performing final inspection, receiving inspection, or both.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly documentation, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and inspection methods.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment and inspection tools.
• Experience inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or electromechanical products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work with limited supervision and make inspection decisions within approved procedures and assigned authorization.
• Availability for the Thursday-Sunday schedule at Woodinville and travel to Kirkland as needed during the workday.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

One or more of the following would complement the core qualifications:

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
• IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with OGP SmartScope or other vision inspection systems.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, or digital quality systems.
• Experience supporting NCR and MRB activities.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 6S experience.
• Experience supporting supplier quality and incoming inspection programs.
• Advanced GD&T interpretation and inspection experience.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less experienced quality technicians.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

LEVELING GUIDANCE

This position may be filled at either the Quality Technician II or Quality Technician III level depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and demonstrated technical expertise.

Quality Technician II

• Typically 3+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Works independently on routine receiving and final inspection activities after completing required training and qualification.
• Demonstrates proficiency with inspection equipment, documentation review, and authorized product acceptance activities; escalates complex or unclear inspection issues.

Pay range of $25.00 - $37.70 per hour

Quality Technician III

• Typically 5+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Demonstrates advanced technical expertise and decision-making capability within approved requirements and assigned authorization.
• Guides less experienced technicians, coordinates inspection priorities and handoffs, and supports complex quality investigations and process improvements.

Pay range of $28.82 - $43.37 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

Thursday through Sunday, four 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Saturday and Sunday are regular workdays. Woodinville is the primary work location. Travel to Kirkland may be required during the assigned workday to support final inspection and authorized product release based on inspection priorities.

Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be required based on business needs.

The hourly rate for this role is $25 - $43.37 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care - 98Point6
    • Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.