Engineering Technician 4, Quality Assurance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with the ground and flight testing of the XBAT prototype.

• Conduct in-process, final, pre-test, and post-test evaluations of XBAT prototype hardware.

• Examine mechanical, electrical, structural, composite, and electromechanical assemblies using suitable measurement tools.

• Confirm hardware configuration, workmanship, dimensions, torque, installation, and traceability in accordance with engineering specifications.

• Aid in ensuring ground and flight test readiness by validating that necessary inspections and documentation are completed.

• Review and document the condition of hardware post-testing, noting any damage, failures, or irregularities.

• Gather objective evidence, such as measurements, photographs, and inspection outcomes, to support engineering investigations.

• Identify, document, and contain nonconformities; assist with MRB, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.

• Collaborate directly with Quality, Manufacturing, Test, and Design Engineering to address prototype quality challenges.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of inspection plans, checklists, acceptance standards, and quality processes.

• Maintain precise inspection, configuration, and quality records for serialized prototype hardware.

• Recognize recurring issues and provide constructive feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance product and process quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, aviation, or a related technical field.

• Experience in supporting prototype development or flight testing.

• Practical experience with inspection, testing, manufacturing, or troubleshooting of complex aerospace hardware.

• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

• All offers are contingent upon a cleared background and potential reference check.

• Preferred: Experience with UAVs, aircraft, flight hardware, or aerospace structures.

• Preferred: Familiarity with GD&T, composites, electrical systems, or electromechanical assemblies.

• Preferred: Experience with nonconformance, MRB, RCCA, or failure investigation.

• Preferred: Knowledge of AS9100 standards.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

• The position may require access to export-controlled information and technology under EAR regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equity options.

• Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees.

• Full-time regular employee offer package.

• Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.