Quality Engineering Technician

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

• Support production, integration, and test operations for space flight hardware programs.
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including evaluation, risk assessment, and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Investigate product nonconformances, analyze defect trends, and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Review manufacturing documentation and work instructions to ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and reduce production risk.
• Develop and analyze quality metrics, Pareto charts, and yield data to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections and supplier issue resolution.
• Interface with customers and DCMA representatives during audits, inspections, and hardware acceptance activities.
• Author and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and other quality documentation.

The day-to-day

• Nonconformance management and tracking
• End Item Data Package (EIDP) builds and verification
• Work instruction reviews and validation
• Quality records compliance
• Support of Quality Engineers, audits, and continuous improvement activities

What you'll need

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in quality, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics, or other related technical fields in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience supporting aerospace and electronics manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing MRB activities and dispositioning nonconforming material.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and manufacturing process controls.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience supporting electronic assemblies, cable assemblies, and high-reliability hardware.
• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 FAIR requirements, ESD controls, and cleanroom practices.
• Experience working directly with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, and government representatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using manufacturing and quality systems such as Solumina.

What will help you on the job

• IPC-A-610 Certification
• J-STD-001 Certification
• Nonconformance Management
• Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Risk Assessment and Disposition
• First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102)
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Electronic and Cable Assembly Inspection
• Manufacturing Process Compliance
• DCMA and Customer Interface
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• End Item Data Package build and review

Salary range

$24.28 - $38.46 / hourly.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $30.29 - $45.19/ hourly

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .