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Lead Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

Terran Orbital Corporation
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2025
Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Technician - 2nd Shift to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Lead Quality Technician will oversee and support the quality departments including, receiving inspection, PCBA inspection, document review and quality related activities on the production floor.

This role is on our 2nd shift (Monday-Friday) from 2:30 - 11 PM.


Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assign priorities to a team of technicians who perform receiving inspections, final inspections, troubleshooting, document review and inspections on the production floor.
  • Communicate directly with supervisors and quality engineers for guidance on issues during operational tasks.
  • Document all maintenance actions on Atlassian-associated software (JIRA).
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Ensure Quality Technicians follow internal procedures and processes that meet QMS requirements.
  • Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) tasks and activities to support Quality Engineers.
  • Understand Engineering Drawings, Manufacturing and Test Instructions to provide guidance to other quality technicians.
  • Lead Material Review Board (MRB) Room activities to ensure Non-Conforming Product follow QAP requirements.


Requirements


Qualifications and Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance discipline within the aerospace industry.
  • Excellent communication (written/verbal) and ability to effectively retain and disperse information throughout all levels of management.
  • Familiarization with cleanroom and ESD precautionary measures.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail & documentation.
  • General understanding of electronic components, electronic designs, and manufacturing.


Benefits


Benefits

  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)


Salary Range $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

Salary : $25 - $37

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