Avionics Quality Inspector

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

13d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Avionics Quality Inspector at Impulse to ensure flight hardware meets the highest standards of workmanship, traceability, and reliability. This role will focus on inspection of PCB assemblies, harnessing, electronic boxes, and integrated avionics subsystems in support of spacecraft production and test operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of inspection experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (certifications preferred)
• Experience inspecting PCBAs, surface mount and through-hole assemblies
• Familiarity with harness inspection per IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs
• Experience using calipers, microscopes, height gauges, and other inspection tools
• Strong documentation and ERP/MES system experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flight or space-rated hardware
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems
• Experience supporting environmental test (TVAC, vibe, EMI/EMC)
• Background in failure analysis or root cause investigations

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection of PCB assemblies (PCBA), conformal coating, soldering, and component installation per IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards
• Inspect wire harnesses and cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of avionics boxes and integrated flight hardware
• Verify material traceability, lot control, serialization, and documentation compliance
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and Receiving Inspection for electronic components
• Document nonconformances and support MRB investigations and root cause activities
• Ensure compliance with ESD handling, cleanroom, and workmanship standards
• Collaborate with test and integration teams during environmental and functional testing

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed