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Quality Inspector III

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026

Job Description
At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The Incoming/Receiving Inspector position will work within BAE's Quality department for the review and inspection of purchased material. The inspector shall verify conformance of incoming materials by performing various inspection types on a wide array of commodities of material. This position will focus on the inspection of circuit card assemblies, printed wiring boards, electrical components, and hardware. to determine conformance with applicable drawing specifications and other industry quality standards. The inspector shall also issue non-conformance reports, assist with stock purges, support metrology, and interface with various departments.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time onsite. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High School/GED
  • 1-2 years of experience in similar inspection role
  • Experience with inspecting circuit card assemblies, printed wiring boards, electrical components, and mechanical parts using common inspection tools which include calipers, micrometers, GO/NG fixtures, height gauges, pin gauges, and thread gauges
  • High attention to detail
  • Self-motivated


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
  • Familiarity with Military and Industry specifications and standards
  • Ability to review and verify conformance and traceability documentation
  • Ability to interpret and inspect to technical specifications and drawings
  • Ability to navigate and organize information within a Quality Management System Database
  • Inspection of Printed Wiring Boards per IPC-A-600, Inspection of Circuit Card Assemblies per IPC-A-610
  • XRF testing


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56195 - $89912

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $56,195 - $89,912

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