Quality Inspector - Electrical

About the role

The Electrical Quality Inspector at Allen Control Systems (ACS) plays a critical role in ensuring the Bullfrog™ autonomous gun turret system meets the highest standards of quality. This position requires a strong background in quality inspection within high-stakes electronics manufacturing environments, particularly in aerospace, defense, or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and mechanical inspections of complex wire harnesses and PCBAs to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 standards.
• Document inspection results, manage non-conforming material, and verify that all assemblies match the latest engineering revisions and BOMs.
• Collaborate directly with Engineering and Production to identify the source of workmanship defects and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Conduct "floor-side" audits of assembly techniques, including crimping, soldering, and component placement, to ensure quality is built-in from the start.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection within a high-stakes electronics manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or robotics preferred).
• Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 is required.
• Expert ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wire run lists, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience using ERP systems (Odoo highly preferred) for quality documentation and inventory management.
• A "no-excuses" approach to quality, comfortable making difficult "reject" calls to prioritize the mission and product reliability.
• Experience establishing quality gatekeepers in a rapidly growing production environment.
• Practical experience applying quality improvements without unnecessary corporate bureaucracy.

Qualifications

• Technical Literacy: Expert ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wire run lists, and mechanical drawings.
• Systems Expertise: Experience using ERP systems (Odoo highly preferred) for quality documentation and inventory management.
• Operational Grit: A "no-excuses" approach to quality.
• Specialized Testing: High-reliability harnesses and circuit boards automated testing techniques.
• Led quality improvements without unnecessary corporate bureaucracy.

Skills

• Quality Inspection
• ERP Systems
• Electrical Schematics
• Wire Harnesses
• Printed Circuit Boards
• Automated Testing Techniques
• Lean Mindset

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Equity Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Onsite position initially working from the current facility in Austin, transitioning to the new Pflugerville, TX location upon completion of the facility move, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026.

Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer