Flight Assembly Technician - QA Inspector

Essential Functions • Assembles electronic, mechanical, optical, and cable harness assemblies by following detailed work instructions and applicable NASA and IPC workmanship standards. • Acts as Quality representative in much of the polymetrics work, including mixing, inking and bonding. • Maintains detailed assembly records. • Assists hardware engineering in assembly of prototype electronics and cable harnesses, testing, troubleshooting, and mechanical integration. • Performs quality assurance inspections for incoming, in-process, and outgoing parts and assemblies per applicable NASA, IPC, and corporate standards. • Maintains all required NASA trainings and recertifications. • Performs ESD check-in on a daily basis. • Cross-trains in assembly disciplines to support all aspects of work completion. • Participates in team meetings and provides updates on work status. • Maintains work area, tools and equipment. Performs required maintenance as needed. • Prior to entering assembly, test, storage or development areas within the Camera Systems Group unescorted, receive initial and ongoing annual training in the fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Non-Essential Functions • Travels to customers and/or vendors as required. • Provides feedback and recommendations to improve workmanship aspects based on inspection results. • Performs other duties as required or requested which may become essential to this position. Minimum Qualifications • High-School Graduate / GED required. Some college or Trade School / ROP certification desired. • Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working with AS/ISO family of standards especially AS9100. • Excellent hand soldering, cable harness assembly, mechanical assembly, documentation, organization, and communication skills. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work closely with each member of a production team. • Must be able to read schematics and mechanical drawings and precisely follow detailed written instructions. • J-STD-001 certification is required. Space Addendum certification is preferred and is a requirement to perform the position. • Polymerics mix and application experienced preferred; will be required to obtain NASA-STD 8739.1B certification. • Familiarity with IPC standards. • Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Excel and Word. • Results-oriented, self-motivated and dependable. • Hands-on machinist experience for manufacturing test fixtures is preferred. • Ability to work outside of regular business hours. • Occasional travel to customers and/or vendors may be required.