Engineering Technician 4, Quality Assurance (R5977)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final, pre-test, and post-test inspections of XBAT prototype hardware.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, structural, composite, and electromechanical assemblies using appropriate measurement equipment.
• Verify hardware configuration, workmanship, dimensions, torque, installation, and traceability against engineering requirements.
• Support ground and flight test readiness by verifying required inspections and documentation are complete.
• Inspect and document hardware condition following testing, including damage, failures, and abnormal conditions.
• Collect objective evidence such as measurements, photographs, and inspection results to support engineering investigations.
• Identify, document, and contain nonconformances; support MRB, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Work directly with Quality, Manufacturing, Test, and Design Engineering to resolve prototype quality issues.

Job requirements

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, aviation, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting prototype development or flight testing.
• Experience with hands-on inspection, testing, manufacturing, or troubleshooting of complex aerospace hardware.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with UAVs, aircraft, flight hardware, or aerospace structures.
• Experience with GD&T, composites, electrical systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with nonconformance, MRB, RCCA, or failure investigation.
• Familiarity with AS9100.