Electronics QA Inspector

About the role

Saalex is seeking an Electronics QA Inspector in Ridgecrest, CA.

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. The 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.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative engineering and production team. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $72,800 - $83,200 annually (depending upon experience) Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions

Inspect and verify electronic assemblies and subassemblies, including incoming bare Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), populated PCBs, wiring harnesses, cables, telemeters (TMs), and associated electronic hardware. Perform in-process, rework, and final inspections to ensure products meet customer requirements, IPC standards, AS9100 requirements, and departmental quality objectives.

• Operate X-Ray inspection equipment to perform inspections and failure analysis of electronic components and assemblies.
• Analyze X-Ray images to identify discrepancies, defects, workmanship issues, and nonconforming conditions.
• Document inspection findings and prepare detailed inspection and failure analysis reports.

Initiate, maintain, and complete quality documentation including assembly travelers, Quality Deficient Reports (QDRs), Failure Analysis Reports (FARs), incoming PCB inspection reports, conformal coating travelers, logbooks, and inspection logs. Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, forms, templates, and related documentation.

Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and provide quality-related recommendations and technical input. Provide technical support to Engineers, Planner & Estimators, and production personnel for the creation and modification of travelers, work instructions, logbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering changes, waivers, deviations, drawings, and specifications.

• Coordinate the control, tracking, and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Assist with Quality Management System (QMS) activities and document review processes.
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings to ensure quality documentation changes are properly reviewed and implemented.

• Communicate quality concerns, inspection results, and process improvement opportunities to management and technical teams.
• Ensure adherence to company, customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and quality assurance objectives.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Required: 5-8 years of quality assurance, quality control, electronics inspection, or related technical experience.
• Must have familiarization with IPC requirements as well as AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge and certification of both is a plus.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.

• Desired: Experience operating X-Ray inspection equipment for electronics inspection and failure analysis.
• Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements.
• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or related certifications).
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, instrumentation, or avionics programs.

• Experience participating in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Knowledge of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Education: Associate's Degree (AA/AS) in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline or applicable industry certifications, IPC certifications, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.

Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits & Perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Stock Option Benefit