Quality Control Inspector II

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.


We are looking to add a Quality Inspector II to our team. In this role you will support manufacturing and quality operations by performing inspections, verifying product conformity, and documenting inspection results to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and organizational quality requirements. The Quality Inspector II contributes to product quality and manufacturing consistency by evaluating inspection results, identifying nonconformances, and supporting quality control processes throughout production.

Working cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain, this role supports incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities while ensuring products comply with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections in accordance with engineering drawings, inspection plans, and quality standards.
• Verify product dimensions, workmanship, materials, and documentation to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and communicate product nonconformances while supporting containment activities to prevent nonconforming material from progressing through production.
• Complete inspection records, quality documentation, inspection reports, and nonconformance records accurately and in accordance with quality management system requirements.
• Record inspection results, measurement data, and quality observations to maintain product traceability and support quality reporting activities.
• Assist with quality trend reporting by maintaining inspection documentation and providing accurate inspection data for quality reviews and corrective action activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain to support inspection activities and production priorities.
• Communicate inspection findings, product discrepancies, quality concerns, and nonconformance information to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
• Support manufacturing readiness, product acceptance, and continuous improvement activities by providing accurate inspection information and quality feedback.
• Assist with implementation of quality control procedures and inspection activities that improve product quality and manufacturing consistency.
• Maintain inspection equipment, work areas, inspection documentation, and measurement records in accordance with established procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection processes, quality control activities, and manufacturing operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, formal occupational training, or industry certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred. 0-3 years of experience in quality control, inspection, manufacturing, production, or a related field.
• Knowledge of quality control, inspection methods, and manufacturing quality principles.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation requirements.
• Experience applying inspection techniques, nonconformance reporting procedures, and controlled documentation practices.
• Knowledge of measurement tools, inspection equipment, product verification methods, and quality control processes.
• Understanding of quality management systems, product traceability, corrective action processes, and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects, inspection discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Applies sound judgment when evaluating product conformity, inspection results, and compliance with quality standards.
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent applications.
• Quality management systems (QMS), e.g. ETQ Reliance, Arena QMS, MasterControl, or equivalent applications.
• Inspection and measurement systems, e.g. CMM software, digital measurement tools, or equivalent applications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.


CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.