Satellite QA Inspector: Ensure Precision & Traceability

Xona Space; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and final inspections within its satellite AIT facility. You will verify materials, components and assemblies meet engineering specs, document results, and maintain traceability across the build.

This role collaborates with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality Engineering to prevent defects and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, space, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and digital work instructions.
• Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional inspection.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical assembly inspection.
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and PCB test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Teamwork and clear communication in multi-disciplinary teams.
• HS diploma; ASQ certification or related experience is a plus.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of purchased parts, components, PCBA’s and other materials against drawings, specs, PO's and certificates.
• Conduct in-process inspections at predetermined process steps during satellite assembly, integration and test builds.
• Assist final inspection of completed sub-assemblies and satellites; measure and document results for records.
• Record inspection results in QMS/MES/ERP systems to ensure traceability.
• Identify, document and communicate nonconformities; support containment and disposition activities.
• Support first article, receiving, sampling inspections as production volumes require.
• Adhere to safety and 5S; maintain a cleanroom-like environment and proper ESD practices.

Skills

Quality inspection

Read drawings & BOMs

GD&T knowledge

Hand tools & test equipment

Documentation & traceability

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASQ certification or related experience

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

PCB test equipment

Job description

Xona Space is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support incoming, in-process, and final inspections within its satellite AIT facility. You will verify materials, components and assemblies meet engineering specs, document results, and maintain traceability across the build.

This role collaborates with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality Engineering to prevent defects and ensure quality.