Electronics/Harness Quality Inspector

Electronics/Harness Quality Inspector Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems. As an Electronics/Harness Quality Inspector I, you will help ensure electrical and electronic assemblies meet engineering specifications, workmanship standards, customer requirements, and established quality expectations. You will inspect printed circuit assemblies, cables, wire harnesses, and electromechanical components throughout manufacturing, identify and document quality concerns, and support product traceability and compliance. Working closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams, you will contribute to reliable manufacturing processes and consistent product quality. Responsibilities Performs in-process and final inspections of printed circuit assemblies, cables, wire harnesses, electrical panels, modules, electromechanical assemblies, and related components. Verifies hardware conformance to engineering drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, bills of material, manufacturing instructions, customer requirements, and applicable acceptance criteria. Applies IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 workmanship standards when inspecting solder joints, connectors, terminals, splices, crimps, wiring, routing, identification, and component installation. Reviews manufacturing planning and work instructions to verify required inspection points, acceptance criteria, quality controls, tooling, testing requirements, and documentation are identified. Inspects electrical and electronic assemblies using microscopes, magnification equipment, calipers, micrometers, crimp-height gauges, pull-test equipment, and other calibrated inspection tools. Verifies component identification, polarity, orientation, revision status, lot traceability, serialization, and material handling in accordance with applicable electrostatic-discharge (ESD), moisture-sensitive-device, shelf-life, and foreign-object-damage prevention requirements. Reviews manufacturing, inspection, and testing records for completeness, accuracy, approvals, revision control, and traceability, and evaluates hardware acceptance within assigned inspection authority. Identifies, documents, and controls nonconforming materials and assemblies, initiates nonconformance reports, and supports corrective actions, rework, repairs, and reinspection. Prepares and reviews Aerospace First Article Inspection Requirement (AS9102) reports and supporting documentation while assisting with quality-system audits and continuous-improvement activities. Collaborates with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to establish inspection requirements, resolve workmanship concerns, support new product introductions, and communicate quality risks. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Experience inspecting soldered assemblies, printed circuit boards, cable or wire-harness a…

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