Quality Specialist II

About the role

Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits.

As a Quality Specialist II, you will play an important role in ensuring Innoflight's aerospace products meet rigorous quality, reliability, and compliance standards. You'll work across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to review product documentation, perform inspections, investigate quality issues, and support corrective actions. With increasing independence and technical responsibility, you'll help improve quality processes, support customer and supplier needs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Product Documentation: Reviews End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) for product assembly, testing, and process verification, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with established requirements.
• Performs Quality Inspections: Conducts and documents routine inspections and quality tests to verify products and processes meet specifications and established quality standards.
• Drives Quality Improvements: Implements, monitors, and improves quality assurance policies and procedures while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Optimizes EIDP Processes: Develops value-added improvements to the EIDP review process, increasing review accuracy, consistency, and overall efficiency.
• Supports Quality Compliance: Helps sustain AS9003 compliance and contributes to initiatives supporting AS9100 certification and ongoing quality system improvements.
• Identifies Process Issues: Investigates production workflow and process issues, identifies potential causes, and develops actionable recommendations to improve product and process quality.
• Analyzes Quality Data: Creates and maintains quality metrics and reports to monitor performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Supports Configuration Management: Collaborates with Configuration Management to manage change orders, deviations, and other changes that may affect established production and quality processes.
• Participates in MRB Activities: Supports Material Review Board (MRB) activities by evaluating quality anomalies, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Supports Customers & Suppliers: Provides quality support for hardware and software issues, communicates effectively with customers and suppliers, and participates in supplier oversight activities and limited travel as needed.
• Manages RMA Activities: Assists with Return Material Authorization (RMA) workflows to support efficient product returns, repairs, and issue resolution.
• Collaborates Across Teams: Partners with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to support department objectives and resolve quality-related challenges.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3 or more years of cross-functional experience in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Operations.
• Experience in electronics, avionics, aerospace, or a related high-reliability industry preferred.
• Proficiency with business systems and databases for data entry, reporting, and data extraction.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Skills

• Quality Assurance: Applying quality principles, inspection practices, and established procedures to identify issues and ensure products consistently meet requirements.
• Documentation & Data Analysis: Reviewing detailed technical documentation, maintaining accurate records, and using quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Problem Solving: Investigating production and process issues, evaluating quality anomalies, and developing practical recommendations for corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicating effectively across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, customers, and suppliers to facilitate discussions and drive timely resolutions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance
• Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Why you'll love working here

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech—we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.