Electrical Inspector-Second Shift

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Second Shift Electrical Quality Inspector for its Poway, CA location. The role involves receiving, in‑process, and final inspections of electronic/electrical cables, wiring, printed circuit boards (PCB), printed wiring assembly components, assemblies, and system installations per engineering requirements, using drawings, schematics, and parts lists. The inspector maintains test and inspection records, monitors quality per statistical process control, may perform source inspections, recommend and develop inspection procedures, and act as a lead for less‑experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect electronic circuit boards, cables, and assemblies.
• Perform in‑process and final inspection or tests of major components, subsystems, and systems.
• Verify proper records of tests and inspections.
• Perform inspection of installed equipment into control shelters.
• Conduct source inspections at supplier facilities, in‑house inspections, and follow‑up.
• Interface with and assist customers' inspectors during on‑site source inspections.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality engineering, software engineering, and procurement for corrective actions and inspection criteria.
• Recommend and develop inspection procedures for all electrical product types when requested.
• Act as inspection leader when requested, providing guidance, training, and direction to other staff.
• Observe all applicable laws, regulations, and company obligations; work safely per established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, technical trade school training, or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in electronics inspection and testing, including PCB assembly, cable assembly, and electromechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with IPC‑610 standards and soldering inspection.
• AOI programming skills preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manuals.
• Complete knowledge of inspection equipment.
• Basic knowledge of IPC standards for acceptability of electronic assemblies and MIL standards for soldering and assembly requirements.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Skills to maintain workflow within the unit.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills to interface with employees and document/resolve non‑compliance issues.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $48,500 – $72,125

Job Type: Full-Time