Quality Receiving Inspector

Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspector, Avionics, reporting to Senior Manager, Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Performs dimensional, visual, and workmanship inspections of avionics hardware, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components, and wire harnesses using established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor
• Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports
• Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections of avionics hardware and electronic components
• Inspect PCBs for workmanship, component identification, orientation, solder quality, damage, contamination, and other defects
• Verify electronic components against engineering drawings, bills of material, purchase orders, part numbers, revisions, manufacturer information, and applicable specifications
• Inspect soldering, crimping, conformal coating, staking, surface mounted devices, and through-hole components in accordance with applicable NASA and IPC workmanship standards
• Perform detailed inspections of wire harnesses, connectors, terminals, splices, shielding, labeling, and other associated hardware
• Provide feedback to engineers, buyers, and suppliers with inspection data and identified discrepancies
• Perform basic electrical testing and verification using portable measuring devices and established test equipment
• Generate and perform Verification activities on Non-Conforming Material Reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or Avionics inspection of aerospace components
• Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications
• Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices in accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards
• Wire harness experience in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards
• Experience with performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on complex flight hardware, including PCB assemblies, custom harnesses, rack/panel assemblies, and integrated systems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• High School or equivalent diploma
• Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes
• Must have computer skills including the use of MS Suite and an ability to be comfortable using ERP / MRP applications
• Experience working with ESD-sensitive components and ESD-controlled environments
• Experience using microscopes or other magnification equipment for detailed PCB and electronic assembly inspection
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, PCB drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material
• Familiarity with component traceability, date/lot codes, manufacturer part numbers, and Certificates of Conformance
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Physical requirements include frequent and repetitive use of hands; ability to push, pull or lift up to 35 pounds; vision acuity 20/25 (with or without corrective lenses)