Ensure Quality That Reaches Beyond Earth: Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Receiving Quality Inspector

Location: Goleta, CA | Full-Time Consultant (6 months) | Starting Pay $24.85 /hour | Monday–Friday, First Shift (9x80)

Build the Future of Aerospace, One Inspection at a Time

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-oriented Receiving Quality Inspector to join a forward-thinking aerospace team in Goleta, CA. In this vital role, you'll ensure that critical spacecraft components meet exacting standards—directly contributing to missions that span from deep space exploration to national security.

Your Day-to-Day Impact:

Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of spacecraft components using precise methods and tools.

Conduct inspections using calipers, micrometers, comparators, pin gages, and CMMs.

Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and structural components for conformance to quality requirements.

Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

Make critical decisions regarding the acceptance, rejection, or rework of inspected parts.

Support production teams by identifying defects early and ensuring top-quality output.

Qualifications to Launch Your Career:

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED plus 2+ years’ experience in quality assurance or inspection roles

Proficiency using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, comparators, pin gages, etc.)

Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Ability to read and interpret control plans, drawings, BOMs, and specifications

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong computer skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Team player with a problem-solving mindset

Prior experience in aerospace manufacturing, mechanical or electronic assemblies

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you help drive the future of aerospace—ensuring every inspected component meets the highest standard of excellence. As a Military Friendly® Employer, we value dedication, discipline, and innovation, supporting both veterans and professionals looking to advance their careers.

We offer:

Competitive pay

Stable, first-shift hours

A collaborative environment that encourages professional growth

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge aerospace systems

Ready to Inspect for Impact?

If you're meticulous, driven, and ready to contribute to pioneering aerospace projects—apply now to become a Receiving Quality Inspector with PDS Tech Commercial. Your career in quality starts here.

Pay Details: $24.85 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance