Senior Avionics Quality Inspector, Source Inspection, First Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. First shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, with approximately 80% travel to local and domestic supplier sites.

Salary: $31.20–$46.80 USD per hour, plus potential overtime, salary and equity.

Company

hirify.global develops the Terran R launch vehicle and related rocket manufacturing capabilities.

What you will do

• Perform receiving inspections of PCBAs, avionics systems, subassemblies, components, wire harnesses, and installations.
• Travel to supplier sites to conduct source inspections, audits, and supplier quality activities.
• Maintain detailed inspection records documenting the status and history of avionics components and systems.
• Monitor industry standards, regulations, and best practices for avionics quality assurance.
• Provide guidance and training on avionics inspection techniques and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized inspection environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality function.
• Ability to travel approximately 50–80% of the time.
• Experience inspecting solder joints, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface-mounted devices according to NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Knowledge of cable harness assembly and inspection according to NASA-STD-8739.3, NASA-STD-8739.4, and/or IPC-A-620.
• Experience conducting continuity tests with a DMM and using portable measuring devices.
• Familiarity with avionics systems, components, and installations, plus the ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.

Nice to have

• Experience with process development and first-time quality initiatives.
• Experience leading projects or teams and driving quality improvement efforts.
• Current or previous certification in IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to build scalable quality systems for Terran R.
• 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.