Microelectronics Assembly Inspector - Manassas, VA

About the role

Join BAE Systems and become part of a collaborative team manufacturing highly reliable electronic components that support commercial, scientific, and defense-related space missions. As an Inspector in our Component Assembly area, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of advanced microelectronic modules throughout the manufacturing process. Working in a cleanroom environment alongside engineering and production teams, you will inspect wafers, die, and modules using high- and low-magnification microscopes while following documented manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of wafers, die, and modules using precision microscopes.
• Follow documented manufacturing procedures and MES work instructions to ensure product quality and traceability.
• Support component assembly operations using automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to achieve production and quality objectives.
• Maintain strict adherence to cleanroom protocols and quality standards.
• Obtain and maintain process certifications for inspection and manufacturing operations.
• Support borderless manufacturing initiatives by cross-training in additional production areas as needed.

Certification opportunities

In addition to inspection responsibilities, you will have opportunities to become certified on key manufacturing processes, including:

• Die attach
• Wire bonding
• Lid seal operations
• Automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Furnace processing and other supporting assembly operations

This role offers excellent opportunities to expand your technical skills through process certifications and cross-training that can support additional production areas, including Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Microwave manufacturing.

Schedule

This is a first shift position working a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. This role is performed full-time on site at the Manassas BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 3 years of work experience or an Associate's degree
• Experience performing detailed visual inspections using microscopes for extended periods
• Good hand dexterity
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and obtain process certifications
• U.S. Person required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain Secret Security Clearance
• Travel: less than 10%

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance
• Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, inspection, cleanroom operations, or precision assembly is preferred but not required
• Prior exposure to MIL-STD-883 and IPC-A-610 standards is preferred but not required