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Military Fellowship Program: Technical Quality Assurance Inspector

26 days ago by Sierra Nevada Corporation
  • Salary negotiable
  • Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, US
  • Full-time
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This is a Military Fellowship (SkillBridge/Hiring Our Heroes) placement for an active-duty service member to train onsite as a Technical Quality Assurance Inspector at Sierra Nevada Corporation, a global aerospace and national security company. You’ll spend up to six months gaining civilian QA/inspection experience supporting ISR/aviation programs at Kirtland AFB. Standout requirement/perk: designed specifically for transitioning service members with on-the-job industry training.

Key skills
DoD SkillBridge eligibility (active-duty)Secret U.S. Security Clearance (active)Interpreting technical schematics and documentsElectrical wiring conceptsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe productsGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)ISO 9000 / AS9100 standardsDrafting work instructions and SOPsUsing test/measuring equipment (oscilloscope, spectrometer)
Salary not listed — comparable Technical Quality Assurance Inspector roles in the Albuquerque/Kirtland AFB market typically pay about $60k–$90k base, depending on clearance and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re an active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge, comfortable reading technical documentation and electrical wiring details, and want hands-on QA/inspection experience in aerospace/defense with a Secret clearance.
Why apply
  • Up to six months OJT training
  • Work on ISR and aviation systems
  • Onsite role at Kirtland AFB
SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/

Must-haves:

  • Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Proficient ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents
  • In-depth understanding of electrical wiring concepts
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products
  • An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

  • Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance
  • Experience drafting work instructions and SOP's
  • Experience with Network+, Security+, CCNA and/or A+
  • Experience with FCC or FCC GROL
  • Basic understanding of Spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or other measuring equipment
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Reference: 25765_536813018·Original posting
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