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Quality Inspector

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Walton Beach, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Job Description
AE Systems is seeking a Quality Inspector, supporting operations in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Responsibilities include:
  • Use various measuring devices and testing equipment
  • Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems
  • Work from blueprints, diagrams, customer, regulatory and BAE specifications, drawings or inspection instructions and checklists.
  • Provide feedback in a professional manner to operators pertaining to inspection results
  • Use predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to visually inspect in-process and completed machined and assembled products such as precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
  • Use various measuring devices and testing equipment.
  • Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
  • Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, CMM/Romer Arm, customer, regulatory and BAE specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Perform line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
  • Receiving Inspection of raw material, Special Processes and vendor supplied detail parts and mechanical assemblies


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • High school diploma and 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • In depth understanding of inspection tools
  • In depth analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to interpret data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Experience inspecting Aircraft mechanical parts
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Familiarity with quality control standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar
  • Experience with statistical process control, lean manufacturing, or six sigma methodologies




Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52955 - $84728

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

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