Quality Technician (Weekend Shift)

Terran Orbital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terran Orbital is looking for a skilled Quality Technician to join a pioneering team in satellite manufacturing. This role is focused on maintaining quality standards, ensuring documentation compliance, and supporting operational excellence. Candidates should possess relevant experience in a high-reliability environment and a degree in a related field. Join us and contribute to the future of space technologies and optical solutions!

Benefits

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable trade skills.
• 2 years of experience in a Quality position within high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in cleanroom/ESD safe manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve Quality Management System.
• Review data to ensure quality and reliability of finished products.
• Support CAPA/RCCA initiatives to improve products.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Manufacturo

IPC-610

IPC-620

Job description

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor the Quality Technician will work across divisions and business units to ensure documentation is recorded correctly and meets all requirements, quality assurance principles, and guidelines.

This role is on our Weekend shift (Friday-Sunday) from 6:00AM - 6:30PM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute, maintain, and evolve the company’s Quality Management System in line with Terran Orbital strategy
• Review data to determine whether all requirements of current processes and procedures meet the quality and reliability expectancy of the finished product
• Work in Quality Assurance Management, Engineers, and other personnel to assist in CAPA/RCCA to increase product improvement and lower QMS defects
• Support all team members to ensure the consistent and repeatable on-time delivery of conforming finished goods per customers’ requirements, driving customer satisfaction
• Promote awareness and compliance to all customer, internal, industry, and regulatory requirements and deliverables throughout the organization
• Provide Quality Assurance support during build and test operations to ensure procedures are being followed
• Generate Non-Conformance reports for discrepancies found during QA operations with accurate defect descriptions

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable trade skills and qualifications
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Quality position within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing company reviewing documents
• Experience with Jira, Manufacturo, or equivalent MES software
• Experience with IPC-610, IPC-620, GD&T
• Experience with harnesses, mechanical, and assembly type components
• Experience in cleanroom/ESD safe manufacturing environment
• Experience with reviewing build/test procedures for accuracy and completeness
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Additional Differentiators

• Certified Quality Technician
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience reviewing work travelers and multiple documents contained in multiple computer network locations
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more atwww.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.