Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

8h•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing inspections using prescribed criteria to ensure our products meet the highest engineering and production standards. Your ability to identify non-conformances, solve problems, and communicate effectively will be critical in driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Familiar with ISO9000 and/or AS9100 requirements
Experience with IPC J-STD-001 with space addendum
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Active U.S. Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one
Experience working on flight hardware, satellites, or other high-reliability systems
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing work of the highest accuracy.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex inspections of electronic and electrical components, including purchased parts, PCBAs, wire harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, and other avionics systems.
Develop and follow detailed work instructions for receiving inspections of PCBAs, harnesses, electro-mechanical components/assemblies, and test reports.
Identify and document issues and non-conformances in Rocket Lab’s internal quality monitoring systems, including the Issue Tracking System, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and/or ERP systems.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to address and resolve quality concerns.
Support internal audits and prepare production areas for external audits, including tracking and closing corrective action requests.
Monitor and ensure compliance with tool calibration systems and maintain calibration tracking.
Promote a “Built-in Quality” philosophy by consistently detecting and addressing non-conformances to prevent defects from reaching downstream customers.