Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission
services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our
components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low
Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of
traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil
organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT
Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of
Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test
and operate the small spacecraft of the future.
Position Purpose: As a Sr. Quality Inspector, you will be using your
skills and abilities to ensure that our products meet engineering and customer
requirements. You may verify procured parts from suppliers, products and
assemblies from space component manufacturing operations, and even fully
completed spacecraft! You will help the company improve by facilitating
continuous activities throughout the lifecycle by providing feedback on
processes, procedures, and observations.
This specific job is for an electrical inspector and we are looking for
someone with experience in inspecting circuit boards and certifications in
IPC-610 and/or J-STD-001.
Title: Sr. Quality Inspector (Electrical Emphasis)
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $28.85 - $48.30/hour
(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment
with market data.)
Location: Lafayette or Boulder, CO
Benefits:
100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your
dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of
sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year and parental leave).
Job Responsibilities:
Inspection of mechanical hardware using calipers, micrometers, height
gages, thread gages, and CMMs.
Inspection of printed wiring boards (PWB), verification of
electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components,
cable assemblies, and inspection of printed wiring assemblies (PWA.)
Inspection of spaceflight components such as buses. solar arrays, sun
sensors, reaction wheels and other subassembly components.
Reviewing and verifying incoming documentation from suppliers including
material traceability, test reports, certificates of conformity, and
packing lists.
Documentation of inspection activities using electronic information
systems, written logs, and labels.
Witness and verify various testing and setup operations.
Detection of non-conforming conditions and documenting in clear and
precise language.
Collaborate with program Quality Engineers and Manufacturing personnel in
support of process and product non-conformances in a constructive and
well-articulated manner.
Foster a collaborative and interactive team environment that supports both
a learning and teaching culture. Maintain an effective work relationship with
others in the company.
Follow established job safety practices, policies and procedures as
specified in plant and in corporate directives for the safe performance of
daily activities. Proactively suggest improvements and elevate issues to
management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications/Education:
High school diploma or GED Equivalent. 7+ years of relevant experience.
A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of required
education.
Inspection or Quality Engineering experience in aerospace/defense,
electronics contract manufacturing, and/or high precision machining.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T ASME
Y14.5 - Formal training is preferred)
Experience with inspection of electronic workmanship of PWB, PWA, and
cables (IPC600, IPC610, IPC620.) Preference is given to current 3rd
party certification. Being able to be certified to these standards will be
required to perform the job duties.
Experienced with and understanding of mechanical drawings and interpreting
technical schematics.
Experience performing Receiving Inspection and reviewing material
certifications.
Experience using ERP/MRP and engineering data management software.
Basic understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment and
importance of measuring tool calibration.
Familiarity with ISO9000 requirements as it pertains to manufacturing and
quality operations. AS9100 experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a
