Astrobotic is a Pittsburgh-based space robotics company delivering payloads to the Moon and advancing technologies like terrain-relative navigation, lunar mobility, and mission-critical computing. Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University in 2007, the company is pioneering affordable planetary access and driving the next era of lunar exploration. Astrobotic also operates a second location in Mojave, California. The location of this position is in Mojave, California and would report to Quality Management in Pittsburgh.

We are currently looking for an experienced and highly analytical technician to join our Quality department.  As a Quality Technician for Astrobotic, you will be plan and perform receiving, in process and final product inspections to verify production conformance in accordance with OEM/OCM specifications, engineering drawings, models, schematics, and other inspection plans.  The Quality Technician reports on all part and product nonconformities and re-inspects rework to original specifications.  An ideal candidate will exhibit great attention to detail, possess strong organizational skills and have the technical ability to inspect both mechanical and electrical parts and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of procured products to include, but not limited to, machined parts, cable harnesses, connectors, electrical components, circuit card assemblies, etc. 
• Perform in-process inspections at various stages of Astrobotic-led integration and test activities.
• Perform procedure reviews for Astrobotic integration and test activities and approve as-run procedure records to verify Astrobotic’s quality assurance standards are achieved for production control.
• Perform final inspections on finished Astrobotic products via testing and inspection measurement techniques and ensure completion of associated production documentation.
• Perform source inspections at suppliers consistent with first article inspection (FAI) standards. 
• Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) for nonconforming conditions detected from incoming inspections and in-process and final inspections of Astrobotic integration and test activities.
• Lead NCRs through disposition generation and approval, in addition to disposition verification and inspection per Astrobotic NCR procedures.
• Work closely with suppliers for NCR or other issue resolution. 
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and initiate formal failure review investigations when appropriate based on failure trends and severity.
• Lead the inspection, measurement and test equipment management process ensuring calibration requirements are maintained. 
• Supports electrostatic discharge (ESD) control plan and equipment management, including monitoring and verification of ESD mats, floors, work benches.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, specifications, procedures, and other product technical documentation to assess and communicate compliance of inspection results with Quality, Engineering and Management.
• Supports physical configuration audits (PCA) to ensure integration and test integrity and traceability to engineering baseline release is maintained.
• Evaluate data and generate clear, detailed reports or other written correspondence to communicate results, observations, and nonconforming conditions.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of existing quality procedures, processes, standards, and expectations to ensure optimum product quality is being achieved.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from two-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Has working experience in an AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) environment.
• Has working experience with mechanical and electrical standard measurement equipment and methods.
• Current or previous IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or proven ability and interest to obtain trainer certification in near-term.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), specifications, procedures, and other product technical documentation.
• Has strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and understand fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current or previous nondestructive evaluation (NDE) certifications, quality inspector certifications, and other applicable aerospace industry certifications, or proven ability and interest to obtain certifications in near-term.
• Familiarity with databases, ERP, and PLM systems
• Currently retains:
  • NDT Level I, II, or III certification
  • Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
  • Other NASA or aerospace industry inspection certifications 

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.; Some projects may require corrected vision to a specific level.

 To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.