Senior Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

Req Id: 254

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date: Dec 9, 2025

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Tampa Microwave, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Trusted Cyber Technologies, and Digital Receiver Technology), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
  
  

We currently have an opening for a Senior Quality Control Inspector – 1st or 2nd Shift in our Clarksburg, MD Campus. The Senior Quality Control Inspector will report to the Manager of Procurement Quality Assurance. First shift hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Second shift hours are 2:30 pm to 12:00 am. Second shift candidates must be able to train on first shift for 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical assemblies in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Inspect mechanical assemblies in accordance with technical documentation.
• Able to work unsupervised in performing inspections.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Interface with the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Communicate non-conforming material status.
• Interface with Quality Engineering in support of problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high ethical standards, including compliance with all company procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• High school diploma required.
• 4-8 plus years’ experience in quality, manufacturing or related technical environment.
• Experience in inspecting electrical / mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications required.
• Ability to read and understand technical data documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4 Hana a plus.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
  
  

The hourly pay range for this role is $23.40 - $29.90 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC