Senior RF & Microwave QA Technician

Q Microwave; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Q Microwave, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in El Cajon, CA to inspect RF filters and subassemblies, perform electrical tests, and ensure conformance to AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

You will drive NCRs and support calibration and traceability in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, proficiency with SAP or similar ERP/QMS, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing with strong inspection capabilities.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 quality systems and FAI/PPAP processes.
• Proficient reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and BOMs.
• Experience using ERP/QMS systems (e.g., SAP) and test-data management.
• Excellent documentation habits and attention to traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of RF filters and related components.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections with tools and microscopes.
• Perform electrical tests including continuity and DC resistance per procedures.
• Record data, NCRs, and drive corrective actions in the QMS/ERP.
• Execute FAI, lot sampling, and final acceptance testing per requirements.
• Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 implementations, audits, and calibration scheduling.
• Enforce ESD, safety, and cleanliness on the production floor.
• Collaborate with engineers and production to improve process capability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading drawings

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree in Engineering/Science

Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100/IATF 16949

Tools

SAP ERP

NetSuite

EVO

LCR meters

DMM

Microscope

Job description

Q Microwave, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in El Cajon, CA to inspect RF filters and subassemblies, perform electrical tests, and ensure conformance to AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

You will drive NCRs and support calibration and traceability in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, proficiency with SAP or similar ERP/QMS, and strong documentation skills.