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The QA Inspector will perform incoming receiving inspection, in-process, and final inspections to verify that materials, components, modules, assemblies, and completed satellites meet engineering requirements, functional performance and desired quality acceptance standards.\nThis role works closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality Engineering to identify issues early, prevent defects from progressing through the build, and maintain accurate inspection records and product traceability.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nPerform incoming inspection of purchased parts, components, PCBA’s and other materials against drawings, specifications, purchase orders, certificates, and other applicable quality requirements.\n\nConduct in-process inspections at predetermined process steps throughout the satellite assembly, integration and test build stages.\n\nSupport the final inspection process for completed sub-assemblies and satellites prior to crating and storage. Measure, record, test and document specific results and data as part of the final inspection procedures.\n\nUse standard inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other measurement equipment and tooling as required.\n\nAccurately document inspection results in the company’s QMS/MES/ERP systems as a critical part of the digital build record and traceability.\n\nIdentify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions; support containment and disposition activities as necessary\n\nSupport first article, receiving, sampling, and other special inspection activities as production volumes and supplier performance monitoring necessitates\n\nAdhere to all safety and 5S protocols and help maintain a cleanroom-like environment and proper ESD-safe practices during satellite assembly and inspection.\n\nWhat You Bring:\n3+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing inspection, or a similar hands-on manufacturing environment; aerospace, defense, space, electronics, or precision mechanical manufacturing preferred.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and digital work instructions. Experience working with QA and Manufacturing software tools.\n\nFamiliarity with dimensional inspection and functional GD&T knowledge.\n\nExperience with mechanical and/or electrical assembly inspection preferred\n\nProficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and PCB test/inspection equipment; multimeters, ohmmeters, DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other lab test equipment.\n\nStrong attention to detail and disciplined approach to documentation and traceability.\n\nHigh level of teamwork, clear communication and collaboration. 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