If you like solving complex problems using your extensive quality inspection skills, this is the opportunity for you! As a Technical Quality Assurance Inspector IV, you'll inspect aircraft systems, production components, and support fulfilling all contractual and quality requirements, as well as verify our aircraft installed systems, logistics operations, production components, and support functions. You'll inspect operational components for serviceability and proper installation, validate Field Service Technician’s work, develop and review operational procedures, and function as the on-site Aviation Safety Official. You'll capture and analyze statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards, as well as make recommendations for new or enhanced methods, procedures, standards, and reporting. You'll build and maintain effective relationships with our customers and provide them with appropriate feedback and training.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

             • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

             • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Current/Active U.S. Secret Clearance required

• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of starting employment

• Advanced ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents

• Extensive understanding of electrical wiring concepts

• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products

• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations

• Current/valid passport and ability to obtain a visa to travel internationally

• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment

• Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to various OCONUS operating locations

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required

Qualifications We Prefer:
 

• Experience with first article inspections

• Prior experience with aircraft modifications

• Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance

• Experience drafting work instructions and SOP's

• Experience with Network+, Security+, CCNA and/or A+

• Experience with FCC or FCC GROL

• Basic understanding of Spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or other measuring equipment

• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards

Additional Job Description

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

•    Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
•    Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
•    Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors
•    Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes
•    Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:
•    Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
•    Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
•    Frequently exposed to loud noises

Safety Sensitive Position:
•    Responsible for the safety or security of people or property
•    Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials
•    Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles
•    Performs aviation related duties
•    Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery
 

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.