Senior Quality Inspector

ASRC Federal; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to support NASA's Orion Program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, ensuring the quality and reliability of spacecraft hardware for human space exploration. Applicants from aerospace, electronics, or manufacturing backgrounds will find meaningful work, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates seeking to move to Florida.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, collaborating with engineering and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized technical training.
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to complete a government background investigation.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic and electro-mechanical assembly and inspection activities supporting spacecraft production, development, and prototype hardware.
• Assemble, inspect, and verify components, subassemblies, and production units to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Utilize standard electronic assembly tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.
• Perform inspections of modifications, rework, repairs, and quality testing activities.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and ensure mission success.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.

Skills

Quality inspection

Interpret schematics

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Background check readiness

Drug screening readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical training

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Senior Quality Inspector

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Join the Team Supporting NASA's Orion Program

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to support NASA's Orion Program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In this role, you will help ensure the quality and reliability of spacecraft hardware supporting the next generation of human space exploration.

Whether your background is in aerospace, manufacturing, electronics, aviation, or another technical field, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most exciting space programs.

Interested in relocating to Florida? Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

What You'll Do

• Perform electronic and electro-mechanical assembly and inspection activities supporting spacecraft production, development, and prototype hardware.
• Assemble, inspect, and verify components, subassemblies, and production units to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Utilize standard electronic assembly tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.
• Perform inspections of modifications, rework, repairs, and quality testing activities.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and ensure mission success.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized technical training equivalent to a technical associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, aerospace, electronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to successfully complete a government issued background investigation.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

Why Join ASRC Federal?

• Support NASA's Orion Program and the future of human space exploration.
• Work at the iconic Kennedy Space Center alongside experienced aerospace professionals.
• Contribute to the quality and reliability of spacecraft that will carry astronauts to the Moon and beyond.
• Grow your career on a high-profile aerospace program.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.