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The selected candidate will be responsible for inspecting, verifying, and documenting electronic assemblies, subassemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), wiring harnesses, cables, telemeters (TMs), and related hardware to ensure compliance with Airborne Instrumentation Systems Department (AISD) quality standards, customer requirements, IPC standards, and AS9100 processes. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining product quality throughout incoming inspection, assembly, rework, testing, and final acceptance activities.\nThe ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electronics quality assurance, inspection methodologies, failure analysis, and documentation control within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or similar technical environments. 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