Quality Technician

The Position

Saildrone is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Quality Programs team.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Quality Programs, you will play a critical role in performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electro-mechanical assemblies, helping baseline our design efforts and paving the way for production to meet rising customer demand.

We are looking for a skilled individual who brings a strong technical mindset, solid collaborative skills, and a proven track record of independently driving quality execution in a fast-paced environment.

THE TEAM

The Quality Programs team is responsible for maintaining high quality control standards and operational compliance across all product lines.

We are focused on delivering robust, reliable, and scalable autonomous solutions for global maritime domain awareness to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection, operating in a national security and defense environment.

The Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical, visual, and dimensional inspections on incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished electro-mechanical components to ensure they meet engineering specifications and tolerances.
• Be accountable for logging and maintaining accurate inspection data, ensuring all documentation aligns with current specifications and quality procedures.
• Work closely with production and final assembly teams to raise defect awareness, align on specification requirements, and ensure the successful delivery of compliant autonomous surface vehicles.
• Carry out day-to-day work using precision inspection tools—including surface plates, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, and calipers—in accordance with established quality standards and procedures.
• Monitor for product and process non-conformances, take swift action to initiate corrective measures, and escalate quality risks when thresholds or tolerances are exceeded.
• Adhere to quality SOPs, engineering specifications, and quality alerts, and support Quality Engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Provide timely updates on inspection results, defect trends, and quality alerts to the manager and production partners to support execution and alignment.
• Meet commitments, manage daily inspection workloads, and proactively raise capacity or process concerns when production priorities shift.

The Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED;
• Industry-standard certifications (such as IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) are highly desirable;
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics or mechanical inspector, performing quality control work in a manufacturing or hardware development environment;
• Demonstrated proficiency in using precision measurement tools and inspection machinery (e.g., surface plates, thread/pin gauges, micrometers, calipers);
• Proven ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, engineering drawings, and schematics, including mechanical/electrical symbols and key characteristics;
• Ability to clearly communicate inspection findings, errors, and technical non-conformances to peers, managers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams;
• Bonus points if you have welding inspection experience.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Strength & Agility: Ability to traverse the manufacturing facility multiple times a day and perform physical motions including bending, twisting, squatting, walking, and reaching throughout a full shift. Also, be able to lift 50lbs a short distance.
• Manual Precision: High manual dexterity and visual acuity for the safe, prolonged operation of precision measuring tools and close inspection of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Safety & PPE: Comfort working safely in an active production environment, strictly adhering to all PPE and safety guidelines.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is shown below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents—providing security and peace of mind.
• Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
• Retail Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
• Investment in Your Growth: We support your continuous learning through an annual professional development reimbursement program, empowering you to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
• Relocation Support: For eligible roles, we offer relocation assistance to help bring the world’s best talent to our mission-critical locations.