Remote Field Quality SQA Source Inspector (Aerospace)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Quality SQA Source Inspector for a field-based role with potential remote work in California. You will inspect machined components and aerospace assemblies, review EIDPs, and lead nonconformance resolutions, with frequent travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with substantial inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Travel up to 100% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of related experience; OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of supplier quality or inspection experience.
• Proficiency in GD&T, inspection of complex assemblies, and inspection documentation practices.
• Skilled in the use of precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability and willingness to support domestic and international travel assignments, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to obtain an US Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 100% due to field work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process and final inspections of machined components, composite structures, and aerospace assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Review Supplier End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Issue turn‑backs for product or documentation nonconformances that prevent acceptance.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to validate conformity and determine appropriate inspection coverage.
• Use precision inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, comparators, borescopes, and visual inspection instruments.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure proper inspection execution and documentation.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Managers to resolve nonconformances and support corrective action efforts.
• Participate in supplier Work‑in‑Process (WIP) meetings and complete activity reporting.
• Support inspection needs at assigned suppliers and backfill other inspectors as required; travel may include domestic and international assignments, sometimes on short notice.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry and regulatory standards.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Inspection documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Borescopes

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Quality SQA Source Inspector for a field-based role with potential remote work in California. You will inspect machined components and aerospace assemblies, review EIDPs, and lead nonconformance resolutions, with frequent travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree with substantial inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance. Travel up to 100% is required.