Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector

Build the systems that test the technology shaping the future of RF and microwave communications.

About the Company

Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We leverage advanced GaN transistors, proprietary power-combining techniques, and innovative full-system designs to deliver the industry's most efficient, compact, and lightweight high-power SSPAs.

With more than 100 years of combined leadership experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability RF solutions to commercial, military, and space customers, Mission Microwave has grown rapidly over the past decade and is backed by a private equity firm committed to long-term innovation and expansion.

We are proud to be ranked #23 on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production and to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2022.

Mission Microwave is headquartered at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603.

Summary:

The Quality Assurance Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring Mission Microwave products meet the highest standards of workmanship, configuration control, and customer compliance. This position is responsible for performing visual, mechanical, dimensional, and electrical inspections of components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and internal quality requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, disciplined, and committed to protecting product integrity in a fast-paced, high-precision aerospace and defense environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review work orders and inspection packages to confirm correct part numbers, drawings, revisions, change orders, and required approvals.
• Verify that all prior manufacturing operations have been properly completed and accepted.
• Ensure required process specifications and workmanship standards are documented and followed.
• Conduct visual inspections to evaluate physical condition, workmanship quality, and damage.
• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections using calipers, micrometers, scales, and other precision measurement tools.
• Conduct fluorescent light and related inspection testing as required.
• Verify configuration, record compliance data, and confirm test limits against specifications.
• Identify and escalate production, material, or documentation discrepancies to Quality and Production leadership.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation to support traceability and audit readiness.
• Complete assigned surveillance audits.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior inspectors as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality Engineering, and Management to support quality objectives.
• Support additional quality-related initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret: Engineering drawings and schematics Work instructions and procedures Engineering change notices Work orders and inspection documents
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with weld inspection basics preferred.
• Ability to verify configuration compliance and present documentation to customers when required.
• Experience comparing test data against specification limits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional discretion and respect for confidential information.

Education, Experience and/or Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certificate, trade school, or college coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct inspection experience required.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship. At Mission Microwave Technologies, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring diverse ideas together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition, Mission Microwave Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, please let us know how we can better accommodate you.

At Mission Microwave, you don't just take a job; you step into a mission that matters. We design and build world-class RF and microwave solutions that power the technologies behind defense, space, and next-generation communications, and we do it with precision, purpose, and pride. Here, your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your impact is visible from the first design review to the moment our products perform in the most demanding environments on Earth and beyond. You'll work alongside intelligent, driven people who care deeply about craftsmanship, collaboration, and doing the right thing, in a culture that values growth, integrity, and human connection as much as technical excellence. If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, where you can stretch, learn, and build something extraordinary with a team that has your back, Mission Microwave is where your next chapter begins.