Quality Engineer

Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world’s first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.

Joining us means you’ll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology.

The candidate will be responsible for the Quality planning and implementation of assigned programs to ensure compliance with company’s quality processes and procedures

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiarity with product functional and design specifications
• Familiar with reviewing and approval of program compliance matrix
• Participates in milestone reviews for completion to MRR and TRR
• Identifies and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating products and production equipment based on program needs
• Performs defect and statistical analysis to assess the cost of, and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Proficient in the application and use of the NCR, MRB, RCCA, 5-Why, 8D, etc., programs
• Investigates and thoroughly understands developments in quality assurance specifications and standards
• Conducts audits Internal/External and submits reports
• Communicates and resolves QA issues on an as needed basis
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

AiTech offers a competitive total rewards package aligned with the individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience, and in line with both internal standards and external market practices. The expected annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 a year.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience in Electro-Mechanical products.
• Experience with AS9102 FAI format and requirements
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Understanding of AS9100/ISO Requirements
• Working knowledge and understanding of basic electronic principles, PCB manufacturing and environmental testing
• Certification and/or knowledge in IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-2220 family, IPC-6012/6013, and IPC-A-600
• Certification in IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of electronic assembly
• CQE/CRE