Quality Technician – Final & Receiving Inspection (Day Shift)

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Quality Technician to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEW The Quality Technician II/III – Final & Receiving Inspection is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products and materials conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements, industry standards, and Echodyne’s AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS). This position serves as a critical quality control point within the manufacturing process by preventing nonconforming material from progressing through production or being released to customers. The Quality Technician verifies product configuration, traceability, documentation, and workmanship while maintaining accurate quality records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role supports quality operations at both Echodyne facilities. Each day begins at the Kirkland site performing final inspection and product release activities before transitioning to the Woodinville site to support Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), receiving inspection, and supplier material verification activities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently across multiple product lines while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and acceptance criteria. Perform final product acceptance and release activities in accordance with established quality requirements. Conduct receiving inspections of incoming materials, components, PCBAs, and assemblies. Travel between the Kirkland and Woodinville facilities as part of the daily workflow. Verify product configuration, revision control, bill of material (BOM) alignment, traceability, serial numbers, and manufacturing records. Utilize precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, digital microscopes, and OGP vision systems. Execute digital inspection workflows and maintain accurate quality records. Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material. Support NCR, MRB, containment, and corrective action activities. Inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies to applicable IPC standards. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues. Escalate product quality concerns and risks in a timely manner. Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work development. Maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements and company procedures. REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or a similar high-technology environment. Experience performing final inspection, receiving inspection, or both. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly documentation, and bills of material. Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems. Understanding of GD&T principles and inspection methods. Experience using precision measurement equipment and inspection tools. Experience inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or electromechanical products. Profici…