Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC · US - Mountain View, CA

Quality Inspector at Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC — US - Mountain View, CA

Full-timeUS - Mountain View, CA$50,600–$67,500/yearPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday

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Job Description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions is hiring a Quality Inspector to perform all aspects of In-process, Final and Receiving Inspection of TMS products using a variety of standard inspection tools. Receiving Inspection products may include but are not limited to printed circuit board assemblies, a wide variety of piece parts, housings, covers, and chemicals In-process inspection work may include, but is not limited to piece parts, hybrid microcircuits; and PCBAs. Final product inspection for mechanical measurements First Article Inspections (FAI) reports.

What you’ll do

  • Review documentation, inspect the product to ensure compliance with Teledyne Customer requirements
  • Inspect parts, sub-assemblies, and final products for conformance to specifications
  • Work with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing regarding the reporting of quality discrepancies
  • Other duties, projects, and tasks assigned

What you need

  • U.S. Citizen (required)
  • Comfortable using a variety of measurement tools – calipers, micrometers, pin gages, optical comparator
  • Able to multitask, willing to learn and cross-train in multiple areas (Incoming, In-process, / Final QA)
  • Able to learn a wide range of product inspections
  • Comfortable and able to work with a diverse workforce
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent work habits -- responsible, organized, attention to detail
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of directly related experience or certified to J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610; if not already certified, ability to become IPC-A-610 certified at CIS level
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience performing inspections to MIL-STD-883, Methods 2010, 2017, 2032 or documents based on these criteria. It is acceptable to have experience using other inspection criteria
  • Experience using low and high-power microscopes
  • Hands-on experience with any type of Nonconformance Report system, to create and update Nonconformance Reports. (Agile, Arena, TIPQA, TeamCenter...)
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams; (Production, Inventory, Engineering, Planning)
  • Proficiency with standard MS Office software – Outlook (email), Excel, Word

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior security clearance a plus (able to be renewed)
  • IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certified inspector
  • J-STD-001 - Space addendum, (a plus)
  • Experience with AS9102 FAIR, First Article Inspection Report

What we offer

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
  • A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

What happens next

Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.