Electrical Shop Quality Inspector

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

In this role, you will provide inspection support for electrical hardware to ensure compliance with engineering documentation, industry standards, and quality requirements. You will review shop planning, maintain proper documentation and traceability, generate first article inspection reports, and support quality workflows aligned with the Quality Management System and AS9100. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to support new products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspects electrical hardware to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ensures materials are stored, handled, and tracked correctly according to requirements.
• Creates and records manufacturing and inspection documentation.
• Documents non‑conformances according to quality procedures.
• Generates AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports when required.
• Supports quality and regulatory audits of the Electrical Shop.
• Initiates and supports corrective actions and related investigations.
• Collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams on new product and process development.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in inspection of soldering and/or wire harness manufacturing.
• Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 compliant manufacturing environment.
• Previous certification in IPC‑610, IPC‑620, or J‑STD desirable.
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.