Senior Avionics QA Inspector — Space Systems

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO, PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics in California to perform complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, including PCBAs and harnesses, ensuring adherence to high engineering and production standards.

You will document non-conformances, support internal audits, maintain calibration tracking, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to drive continuous improvement on aerospace hardware.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance in electronics manufacturing.
• Current IPC-A-610 certification is required.
• Current or previous IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13 certifications preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of electronic/electrical components, PCBAs, harnesses and aerospace assemblies.
• Develop and follow receiving inspection work instructions for PCBAs and related parts.
• Identify and document issues in internal quality systems and track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production to address quality concerns.
• Support internal audits and prepare production areas for external audits.
• Monitor tool calibration and maintain calibration tracking.

Skills

QA experience (electronics)

IPC-A-610 certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620C / AC 43.13

Read blueprints/schematics

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics in California to perform complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, including PCBAs and harnesses, ensuring adherence to high engineering and production standards.

You will document non-conformances, support internal audits, maintain calibration tracking, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to drive continuous improvement on aerospace hardware.