Senior Electronic Inspector III – Cable Harness & PCB QA

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare

Childcare assistance

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks an Electronic Inspector III to perform complex inspections of cable harnesses and printed wiring assemblies at JPL and supplier sites. You will address nonconformances, participate in CAB meetings, and mentor junior inspectors while promoting continuous improvement.

The role requires IPC/NASA workmanship standards expertise, strong communication, and flexibility to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires IPC/J-Std-001 soldering, IPC-A600 PWB, NASA-STD-8739.1/4 certifications.
• Proficient in inspecting Printed Wiring Boards/Assemblies and Cable Harnesses.
• Strong ability to read drawings, procedures, and specifications; prepare quality docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of cable harnesses and PWBs at JPL and supplier sites.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors; support continuous improvement in inspection methods.

Skills

IPC-J-Std-001 (Solder)

NASA-STD-8739.4 (Cables)

NASA-STD-8739.1 (Polymerics)

Electronic inspections

Reading drawings & specs

Education

High School diploma with 8+ years related experience

Associates degree with 4+ years

Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year

Tools

Altium

ODB++

3D AOI equipment

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks an Electronic Inspector III to perform complex inspections of cable harnesses and printed wiring assemblies at JPL and supplier sites. You will address nonconformances, participate in CAB meetings, and mentor junior inspectors while promoting continuous improvement.

The role requires IPC/NASA workmanship standards expertise, strong communication, and flexibility to travel up to 25% as needed.