Senior Avionics Quality Inspector

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Top-tier medical

Dental and vision

HSA plan

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

EV charging

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocket Lab in California is hiring a Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics to perform complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. You will develop receiving inspection instructions and document non-conformances in Rocket Lab’s QA systems, collaborating with engineering, quality and production teams to resolve issues.

The role requires 8+ years of QA experience in electronics manufacturing, IPC-A-610 certification, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance within electronics manufacturing.
• Current IPC-A-610 certification.
• Current or prior IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13 certification.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, including PCBAs, harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Develop and follow detailed receiving inspection work instructions for PCBAs and harnesses.
• Identify non-conformances; document issues in internal quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to address quality concerns.
• Support internal and external audits; track and close corrective actions.

Skills

8+ years QA experience

Read/interpret drawings

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620C or AC 43.13 certification

Job description

Rocket Lab in California is hiring a Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics to perform complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. You will develop receiving inspection instructions and document non-conformances in Rocket Lab’s QA systems, collaborating with engineering, quality and production teams to resolve issues.

The role requires 8+ years of QA experience in electronics manufacturing, IPC-A-610 certification, and