Quality Engineering Technician

The Opportunity

The Quality Engineering Technician performs intermediate‑level inspection and quality assurance activities to ensure products, components, and processes meet established specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role supports receiving, in‑process, and final inspections; shipping reviews; nonconformance investigations; and calibration coordination. The Quality Inspector works with minimal oversight and provides technical support to production and engineering teams.

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

In this role, you play a critical part in ensuring that products, components, and processes meet all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Your work directly supports production flow, customer satisfaction, and compliance by identifying issues early, preventing defects, and maintaining accurate quality records.

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components
• Conduct in‑process inspections during manufacturing to verify conformance
• Complete final inspections prior to product release
• Perform shipping reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance before shipment
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconforming material (NCMR)
• Assist Quality Engineers with root‑cause analysis and corrective action activities when needed
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records and documentation
• Assist with coordination and maintenance the calibration schedule for inspection tools and equipment
• Ensure calibrated equipment is available, properly maintained, and compliant
• Provide inspection‑related technical support to production and engineering teams
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and professionally
• Plan and prioritize inspection tasks to meet production and shipping schedules
• Perform complex inspections and make informed decisions with minimal supervision

You bring the technical expertise, attention to detail, and problem‑solving mindset needed to uphold high quality standards. Your ability to work independently, manage your workload, and support cross‑functional teams makes you a key contributor to operational success.

• GED, Trade School certification, relevant technical experience, or Associate of Engineering Science (A.E.S.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree, or 2+ years with an A.E.S. or equivalent

• Strong understanding of quality and engineering principles
• Proficiency in advanced measurement, testing, and inspection techniques
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Skilled in preparing detailed inspection reports and documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory and customer requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and provide technical support
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on established criteria

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Career Development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent culture

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.