Please Note: US citizenship or permanent residency is required for this position.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. Learn more about our company at https://www.cesiumastro.com.

We are looking to add a Quality Control Inspector to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and have talent and a good work ethic, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will work closely on an integrated team of Cesium executives, engineers, customers, suppliers, and other cross-functional personnel. 

Key responsibilities:

• Executing Quality Control processes associated with purchased product, manufacturing operations, and customer quality requirements.
• Inspection of printed circuit boards/assemblies (PCB / PCBAs), verification of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components, and cable assemblies.
• Inspection of mechanical hardware using calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, and CMMs.
  
• Documentation of inspection activities using electronic information systems, written logs, and labels.
• Maintenance of monitoring and measuring equipment, maintaining the supplies, integrity, and cleanliness of QC inspection areas.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvements of inspection methods, inspection plans, and internal quality procedures and processes.
• Assist with the resolution to internal/external nonconformance using root cause, corrective action, and 8D methodologies.
• Assist in data analysis and reporting of department metrics as required.
• Assist with the continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Assist with the control and disposition of non-conforming material (MRB).
• Drive scheduling of day-to-day processes; ensure timely and accurate turnaround.
• Other QC duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP and PLM software systems.
• Proficiency with reading engineering documents, CAD drawings, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with microscopic visual inspection of PCBAs.
• Experience with mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

We provide a generous benefits and stock option package to all our employees.

CesiumAstro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.