Quality Specialist, EW

Anduril Industries

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Irvine, CA
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77 days ago
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Quality Specialist, EW

Quality Specialist, EW joins the electronic warfare program to monitor, inspect, and improve final products against established quality standards. This role involves managing the site Materials Review Board process, performing First Article Inspections on incoming materials, and conducting root cause analysis for non-conforming parts. The specialist will troubleshoot electrical subassemblies and PCBAs, manage internal rework, coordinate vendor return material authorizations, and develop inspection plans for in-process and end-of-line steps. Key responsibilities include auditing processes, managing calibration databases, and performing data traceability investigations to identify trends. Required skills include experience in electro-mechanical hardware development, electronics manufacturing, and interpreting engineering drawings like wire diagrams and CAD. The role requires proficiency with x-ray inspection, digital characterization, and quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO9001 while ensuring all components meet rigorous design specifications for defense technology applications.

What you'll do

  • Manage the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process and oversee non-conforming material disposition.
  • Inspect harnesses and PCBAs for conformance to design drawings and workmanship standards.
  • Troubleshoot electrical subassemblies and PCBAs that fail functional testing.
  • Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) on incoming materials and coordinate supplier data acceptance.
  • Create inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and end-of-line production steps.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and investigate data trends to identify process inconsistencies.
  • Train technicians and inspectors on inspection plans and accurate data capture.
  • Manage the calibration database and conduct recalls for tooling and inspection equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Associate degree or equivalent in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical hardware development.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, and testing including troubleshooting PCBAs that fail functional tests.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD.
  • Experience using investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection and digital characterization.
  • Experience working in facilities with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar QMS standards.
  • Experience validating and testing assemblies and their components.
  • U.S. Person status is required to access controlled data.

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