Full-Time

Quality Control Inspector

Receiving

Posted on 8/22/2024

CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
CAD
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Associate degree in a technical field preferred. H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years relevant work experience or training required. 5+ years related experience without Associate degree required.
  • Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience with microscopic visual inspection.
  • Experience with mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
  • Experience with ERP and PLM software systems.
  • Proficiency with reading engineering documents, CAD drawings, and detailed work instructions.
  • Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.
Responsibilities
  • Executing Quality Control processes associated with purchased product, manufacturing operations, and customer quality requirements.
  • Incoming inspection of raw materials and components using LCR meters.
  • Inspection of printed circuit boards / assemblies (PCB / PCBAs), verification of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components, and cable assemblies.
  • Inspection of mechanical hardware using calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, and CMMs.
  • Generate documentation of inspection activities using electronic information systems, written logs, and labels.
  • Maintenance of monitoring and measuring equipment, maintaining the supplies, integrity, and cleanliness of QC inspection areas.
  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvements of inspection methods, inspection plans, and internal quality procedures and processes.
  • Assist in data analysis and reporting of department metrics as required.
  • Assist with the control and disposition of non-conforming material (MRB).
  • Drive scheduling of day-to-day processes; ensure timely and accurate turnaround.
  • Assist with the continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Other QC duties as assigned.

CesiumAstro creates compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, meeting the industry's standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a compact DC-to-DC converter. What sets CesiumAstro apart from competitors is their focus on modular hardware and software that can be easily integrated to create customized communication solutions for clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to provide affordable, mission-ready communication payloads by leveraging the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • Growing interest in dual-use technologies benefits CesiumAstro's Element platform.
  • Trend towards software-defined payloads boosts CesiumAstro's SDR-1001 product line.

What critics are saying

  • Lawsuit against former executive highlights vulnerabilities in protecting intellectual property.
  • Emergence of AnySignal indicates increasing competition in space-based radio technology.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may pressure CesiumAstro for rapid growth.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • CesiumAstro's modular hardware and software provide mission-specific payload configurations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

INACTIVE