Quality Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Mountain View, California, United States; fully onsite with daily collaboration in production, engineering, and quality areas

Salary: $38–$46 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops airship and aviation technology with a humanitarian mission focused on serving people globally.

What you will do

• Perform incoming, in-process, final, and first article inspections on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Use precision measuring instruments and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Document inspection results, discrepancies, quality records, and traceability information accurately.
• Initiate non-conformance reports and support Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and maintain compliant production processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and regulation-compliant inspection area.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience, preferably in aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and general ISO quality systems, with familiarity with FAA or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience with precision measurement tools, FAI, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Working knowledge of avionics systems, connectors, wire harnesses, standard testing methods, mechanical assemblies, tolerances, and fit requirements.
• Personal mode of transportation, background check clearance, applicable drug-test clearance, ability to lift 40 pounds, and comfort working in confined spaces are required.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of non-destructive testing methods.
• Six Sigma training.
• Additional experience supporting AS9100 compliance in aerospace or manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month contract position.
• Medical, dental, and vision PPO insurance with 100% individual and 70% dependent premiums covered.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 401(k) matching up to 6%.
• Daily lunch and snacks, including dietary accommodations, plus company events and occasional airship rides.