Quality Inspector

Safran DSI Business Unit: Attollo

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Attollo Engineering, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Attollo Engineering is a designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge infrared cameras and laser sensor systems for defense and industrial applications. Leveraging extensive expertise in the electro-optical market, systems design, and packaging, Attollo delivers superior solutions for system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and custom applications. Their commitment to quality engineering empowers Safran DSI to provide innovative and reliable technology to its partners.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

Position Profile

The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in the incoming and outgoing quality control of our product. The ideal candidate should have significant experience using inspection tools, writing non-conformances, reading drawings and purchase orders, and reviewing process certifications for small mechanical, electrical, and optical components.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations personnel on non-confirming product inspection
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Perform Internal audits on product as required
• Interact with business database systems to report and record inspection data
• Ensure all tools being used are within calibration
• Handle FOD and ESD sensitive material
• Gown up in a cleanroom to perform inspections as required
• Review paperwork, drawings, and specifications to ensure product is compliant to the requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related role
• Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
• Fluent English (reading and writing)
• Competence in basic measuring tools: Calipers, Micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) Standards
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and flag nonconformances
• Experience working with Optics, Electronics, and small assemblies.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Familiarity with AS9102 inspection reports a plus
• Current IPC-A-610 certification
• Experience working in an ITAR environment
  
  

TRAVEL: Little travel is expected for this position, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: $25.00-$40.87 hourly rate, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).