Quality Technician (Weekday Shift)

Company: Terran Orbital Corporation
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you're not just part of the system – you're a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation's defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor the Quality Technician will work across divisions and business units to ensure documentation is recorded correctly and meets all requirements, quality assurance principles, and guidelines. This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday-Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM Key Duties and Responsibilities Execute, maintain, and evolve the company's Quality Management System in line with Terran Orbital strategy Review data to determine whether all requirements of current processes and procedures meet the quality and reliability expectancy of the finished product Work in Quality Assurance Management, Engineers, and other personnel to assist in CAPA/RCCA to increase product improvement and lower QMS defects Support all team members to ensure the consistent and repeatable on-time delivery of conforming finished goods per customers' requirements, driving customer satisfaction Promote awareness and compliance to all customer, internal, industry, and regulatory requirements and deliverables throughout the organization Provide Quality Assurance support during build and test operations to ensure procedures are being followed Generate Non-Conformance reports for discrepancies found during QA operations with accurate defect descriptions Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree or applicable trade skills and qualifications Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Quality position within a high-reliability electronics manufacturing company reviewing documents Experience with Jira, Manufacturo, or equivalent MES software Experience with IPC-610, IPC-620, GD&T Experience with harnesses, mechanical, and assembly type components Experience in cleanroom/ESD safe manufacturing environment Experience with reviewing build/test procedures for accuracy and completeness U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations. Additional Differentiators Certified Quality Technician Documentation and configuration management experience Experience reviewing work travelers and multiple documents contained in multiple computer network locations Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! Salary Range $28—$37 USD Benefits 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents 401(k) Match Flexible Time Off (FTO) Education Reimbursement Competitive Paid Parental Leave About Terran Orbital Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com Physical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage. Work Environment The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. Disclaimers To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance. Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com. Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation. And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

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