Senior Avionics Quality Inspector (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.

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles, including the Terran R rocket, and builds the associated manufacturing and production systems.

What you will do

• Perform receiving inspections of PCBAs and quality assurance checks on avionics systems, subassemblies, components, wire harnesses, and installations.
• Travel to supplier sites to conduct source inspections, audits, and supplier quality and compliance activities.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation for avionics components and systems.
• Monitor applicable industry standards, regulations, and avionics inspection best practices.
• Provide guidance and training on avionics quality inspection techniques and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and follow safety requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality function.
• Availability 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 standards.
• Experience conducting continuity tests with a DMM and using portable measuring devices.
• Familiarity with avionics systems, components, and installations, including 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.
• Certification or previous certification in IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Work focused on quality, safety, ownership, and technical rigor in aerospace production.