Quality Inspector III – Avionics 2nd Shift

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch land and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond As the partner of choice for critical space missions Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24 hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing Headquartered in north Austin Texas Firefly is looking for passionate hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies contains eliminates and prevents non conformances Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product The Firefly Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch Quality Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring mission success This position will be located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs TX

Must be able to support 2nd Shift Monday Friday 3pm 1130pm Perform inspections on launch vehiclespacecraft components and sub assemblies mechanical electrical electro mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic focused on avionics and spacecraft integration

Develop and execute detailed inspection programs which assure adherence to design specification and testing requirements ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently

Document non conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required

Collaborate with cross functional teams to investigate and resolve non conformance or quality issues including development and implementation of robust corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences

Quarantine and process non conforming product

Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center including validation of metrology systems

Participate in technical operations and offer guidance andor serve as an additional technical resource

Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency

Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives

Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Required High school diploma or equivalency certificate8 years of hands on experience in an aerospace military or manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ability to read technical information follow technical instructions and understand technical drawings specifications IPC standards GD&T and related quality control documentation and standards

Experience with standards andor equivalent quality military or government standards in the aerospace industry

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods of time Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

Flexibility regarding workflow and process

Excellent organization skills Willingness to work with a team share expertise and follow instructions to accomplish established goals

Desired Associate degree or higher in quality engineering or related technical disciplineIPC Certification IPC J STD 001 IPC A 600 IPC A 610 IPC A 620 IPC 771121 and familiarity with NASA STD 87394

Experience operating in and maintaining cleanroom per FS209E ISO 14644 1 or equivalent

Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles methods and processes including inspection techniques equipment and tools used in quality control

Demonstrated competency in structurescomposites electricalavionics and fluidspropulsion disciplines

Full capability to read and understand blueprints drawings GD&T and Model Based Definitions Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes materials and specifications

Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001A&P License