Rocket Lab · 7 hours ago
Quality Inspector III/Senior - Avionics
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$26/hr - $39/hr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Quality Inspector III/Senior - Avionics is responsible for performing complex inspections of electronic components and ensuring adherence to engineering standards, while also guiding quality processes and supporting internal audits.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform complex electronic and electrical inspections for purchased parts, PCBAs, wire harnesses, electro-mechanical, electrical, electronic components, and assemblies
Follow and create detailed work instructions for receiving inspection for PCBA’s, Harnessing, Electro-mechanical components/assemblies, and test reports
Highlight all concerns directly back to the engineering, quality and production team by thoroughly documenting issues and non-conformances in accordance with Rocket Lab systems and procedures in our internal quality monitoring systems (Issue tracking system) and Manufacturing execution system (MES) and/or ERP as applicable
Support to prepare the production area for external audits and perform internal audit, including tracking actions following the corrective action requests
Follow up on calibration tracking and compliance to tool calibration system
Embody a Built in Quality philosophy, consistently detecting non-conformances (Don’t accept a Defect – Don’t Pass a Defect) and preventing escapes to downstream customers
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience working in quality assurance role in an electronics manufacturing environment
Previous IPC-A-610 Certification
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13
5+ years of experience working in quality assurance role in an electronics manufacturing environment
Previous IPC-A-610 Certification
Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13
Preferred
Experience with IPC J-STD-001 with space addendum
A very high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce work to an exceptional standard of accuracy
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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