Inspector III
About the role
The C4ISR team at BAE Systems plays a critical role in ensuring the military defense and operational stability of governments, businesses, and societies worldwide. With the increasing importance of C4ISR in decision-making, threat addressing, and agreement enforcement, this position aims to contribute to national advantages through innovation.
Responsibilities
- Use predetermined methods, operations, set-ups, and prescribed specifications to visually inspect in-process and completed products such as electronic units, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, and internal defects.
- Utilize various measuring devices and testing equipment to ensure quality compliance.
- Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems based on customer, regulatory, and BAE specifications, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
- Maintain detailed inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and traceability logs.
- Interpret engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with production teams and engineers to resolve non-conformances.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- At least three to five years of experience in inspection of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, or Nadcap).
- Extensive experience interpreting engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, and technical specifications.
- Ability to document defects clearly and concisely for engineering review.
- Uncompromising eye for discrepancies and a commitment to "zero-defect" quality.
- Ability to determine the root cause of a failure rather than just identifying the symptom.
Preferred Skills
- Proven track record of performing first-article, in-process, and final inspections on complex assemblies (Aerospace/manufacturing).
- Certified Quality Inspector - ASQ Certification, a plus.
- Experience supporting lean six sigma methodologies.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $62,530 - $100,048. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- A 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave (paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave).
- Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a global defense, aerospace, and security company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is our mission. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.