Quality Technician (1st Shift)

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 Quality Technician (1st Shift)  to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Technician (1st Shift) will work across divisions and business units to ensure documentation is recorded correctly and meets all requirements, quality assurance principles, and guidelines.

This role is on our 1st shift (Monday-Friday) from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute, maintain, and evolve the company’s Quality Management System in line with Terran Orbital strategy
• Review data to determine whether all requirements of current processes and procedures meet the quality and reliability expectancy of the finished product
• Work in Quality Assurance Management, Engineers, and other personnel to assist in CAPA/RCCA to increase product improvement and lower QMS defects
• Support all team members to ensure the consistent and repeatable on-time delivery of conforming finished goods per customers’ requirements, driving customer satisfaction
• Promote awareness and compliance to all customer, internal, industry, and regulatory requirements and deliverables throughout the organization
• Provide Quality Assurance support during build and test operations to ensure procedures are being followed
• Generate Non-Conformance reports for discrepancies found during QA operations with accurate defect descriptions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable trade skills and qualifications
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Quality position within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing company reviewing documents
• Experience with Jira, Manufacturo, or equivalent MES software
• Experience with IPC-610, IPC-620, GD&T
• Experience with harnesses, mechanical, and assembly type components
• Experience in cleanroom/ESD safe manufacturing environment
• Experience with reviewing build/test procedures for accuracy and completeness

Additional Differentiators

• Certified Quality Technician
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience reviewing work travelers and multiple documents contained in multiple computer network locations
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $20.00-$32.00 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 equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, 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.