Inspector - In Process & Final

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We have a great opportunity for an In-process & Final Inspector to join our Government team! In this role you will, inspect various electrical and electromechanical assemblies for compliance with applicable specifications & standards within the Viasat production process at in-process and final inspection steps. IP & Final Inspectors use various optical equipment, measurement tools, & gages in the course of their inspection work plus photographic equipment to help detail nonconforming conditions. You will create inspection records and nonconformance reports in the Viasat MRP system. You will collaborate with production & engineering personnel, learn and uphold 6S workplace organization standards, & learn and observe production handling practices consistent with Viasat's Space Flight Culture. IP & Final Inspectors inspect a variety of products supporting multiple manufacturing programs throughout various labs within the facility and may require occasional travel to other Viasat facilities within the local Tempe/Phoenix area.

Inspecting various electrical & electromechanical assemblies within the production environment & documenting inspection results within the Viasat MRB system. Maintaining strong teamwork with the IP & Final inspection team to coordinate inspections daily throughout the various manufacturing production programs. Work with production and engineering teams, share insights, solve problems, & help establish methods.

• 3+ years proven experience as an electrical and/or mechanical inspector.
• Good interpretation skills of assembly drawings & inspection standards.
• Intermediate utilization level of inspection equipment, gages, & inspection techniques.
• Good judgment & discernment skills of acceptable & rejectable conditions.
• Strong computer skills in MS & other business platforms to complete inspection tasks independently.
• Ability to acquire & maintain IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• The ability to communicate clearly & concisely both verbally & in writing.
• Personal initiative, the ability to set a positive example, and provide leadership when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Local/regional travel may be required - up to 10%.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Dayshift hours, 5-day/week.
• Occasional weekends/overtime consistent with business needs.
• Must be able to work onsite in our Carlsbad, CA office

• Basic GD&T experience in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 desirable.
• Current CIS certification to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, PIC/WHMA-A-620 desirable.

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.