Senior Avionics Source Inspector, PCBA, First Shift Verified today
About the Role
You will perform source inspections at supplier sites and in-house manufacturing, traveling approximately 80% of the time. Your responsibilities include:
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of PCBA and post-processing at supplier facilities
- Inspect solder joints, component placement, polarity, markings, conformal coating, cleanliness, and workmanship against drawings, specifications, and IPC-A-610
- Use microscopes and electronic inspection equipment to identify defects and nonconformances
- Maintain detailed inspection records and document nonconformances
- Review purchase orders, certificates of conformance, test reports, material traceability, First Article Inspection (FAI), and shipping documentation
- Verify parts match purchase orders, engineering blueprints, and bills of materials
- Perform supplier audits and support supplier quality and compliance activities
- Stay current with industry standards and regulations related to avionics quality assurance
About You
- Minimum 3 years hands-on PCBA, electronics, SMT, or high-reliability electronic assembly inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiar with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3 electronics assembly and soldering standards
- Familiar with IPC-610 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739.1 for staking, underfill, and conformal coating
- Able to work independently without supervision
- Capable of 50-80% travel
- High attention to detail for thorough inspections and compliance verification
Nice to Have
- Experience with process development and first-time quality efforts
- Familiarity with CofCs, FAI, and source inspection documentation
- Certified in NASA-STD-8739.1 and IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001
- Strong organizational skills and ability to structure undefined work
Work Schedule
First shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. This role is structured as a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.
Compensation
Hiring range: $32.69 to $49.04 USD per hour. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits.