Quality Inspection Associate
Job Location:
Fort Collins, CO - USA
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Job Summary
The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state-of-the-art radar systems to tackle significant security challenges for America and its allies. Were seeking a Quality Inspector to serve as a critical quality gatekeeper for radar hardware with a primary focus on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and RF this role youll partner closely with RF engineers manufacturing engineers technicians and operations to ensure every board module and assembly that moves through production meets the rigorous standards required for defense-grade hardware.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Perform detailed inspection of PCBAs RF subassemblies and cable assemblies to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 standards for workmanship solder quality and conformance to engineering drawings.
- Conduct incoming inline and EOL inspection of purchased PCBs RF components and materials to verify conformance to drawings specifications and purchase order requirements before release to production.
- Perform measurements using calibrated equipment (calipers micrometers height gauges microscopes) and support equipment calibration and material shelf-life programs.
- Verify assemblies match the latest engineering revisions and BOMs and document inspection results in the ERP/MES system.
- Identify and document non-conformances support Material Review Board (MRB) disposition and participate in root-cause and corrective action (8D RCCA or equivalent).
- Contribute to the development and refinement of inspection plans work instructions and acceptance criteria alongside Quality and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Support internal and external audits and drive continuous-improvement projects that raise quality without unnecessary process overhead.
- Collaborate cross-functionallywith manufacturing engineering and supplier quality to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of quality inspection experience in an electronics manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years inspecting PCBAs or electronic assemblies.
- Hands-on experience inspecting electronic and RF assemblies (PCBs wire harnesses power supplies or microwave/RF components) and using RF testing Equipment (VNAs Oscilloscopes SA Multimeter etc.)
- Current or prior IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
- Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings electrical schematics wire run lists and detailed work instructions.
- Experience with incoming/receiving inspection and precision measuring instruments including microscopic visual inspection.
- Strong attention to detail with the confidence to make difficult reject calls when product reliability is at stake.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in aerospace defense or radar/RF hardware production environments.
- J-STD-001 soldering inspection certification or equivalent.
- Familiarity with RF-specific assemblies waveguide antenna arrays or microwave component integration.
- Experience in a facility operating under AS9100 or ISO 9001 QMS.
- Associate or technical degree in a related field.
- Experience with ECAD tools (e.g. Altium) for reviewing designs during inspection.
- Practical experience with high-reliability harness and circuit board automated testing.
US Hourly Range
$32.21 - $42.31 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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