Quality Technician Specialist II

Sierra Nevada Corp

Sparks, NV

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Calibration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Geometric Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Government, Government Regulations, Homeland Security, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, International Trade Law, Interpersonal Skills, Leading Edge Technology, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Support, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Sales Proposals, Schematics, Statement of Work (SOW), Support Documentation, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sparks, NV
POSTED
5 days ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your quality technician skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! The Quality Technician Specialist II is responsible for advanced calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated measuring equipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the precision and reliability of all measurement instruments within the organization.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced calibration of electronic test and signal generating equipment.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting and maintenance on various measuring instruments.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive calibration schedules to ensure timely availability of equipment.
  • Assist in the development of pre-operational and periodic maintenance checklists.
  • Interpret detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals for effective equipment maintenance.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians in calibration and maintenance procedures.
  • Ensure all calibration documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Execute daily non‑conforming material (NC) management activities, prioritizing Return‑to‑Vendor actions.
  • Communicate issues to Quality Engineering for quick evaluation and disposition.
  • Keep NC documentation current and support training efforts.
  • Support Operations and Engineering from proposal through product sell‑off.
  • Collaborate across functions to reduce NC cycle time.

Partner with Quality Engineering on QA procedures and inspection plans.

  • Use apps/tools to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
  • Derive and interpret quality requirements from contracts, T&Cs, SOWs, and requirement lists.
  • Support development of Quality Requirement Lists (QRLs) and Quality Inspection Plans.
  • Apply Quality Codes to purchase requests.
  • Assist with internal audits to ensure program compliance.
  • Coordinate with customer/government quality reps (e.g., DCMA, source inspectors).
  • Support Product Assurance Inspection teams as needed.
  • Assist with QMS program, process, and procedure audits.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build strong cross‑functional relationships and act as liaison between Program Management, Operations, and Quality.
  • Maintain understanding of the NC management system.
  • Support Corrective Action Request (CAR) management.
  • Manage and maintain PA‑Quality documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Associate's degree in a related field of study.
  • 1+ years of experience in a related field, preferably in the same industry.
  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics and diagrams.
  • • Ability to understand and interpret technical electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists and test procedures and most importantly processing non-conforming material from identification through disposition and closure.
  • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
  • Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with MS Office.
  • Must have testing and troubleshooting skills.
  • Must have ability to work with standard test equipment, including calibration and tool control.
  • Knowledge with ISO Policy and Procedure, The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, and manufacturer specifications.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards and compliance to QMS.
  • IPC 610, 620, J-STD-01Certifications, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
  • Good hand/finger dexterity for handling small components and tools.
  • Ability to work in a controlled environment, with potential exposure to loud noises.
  • Potential requirement to travel for training or field support (up to 10%).

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

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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.

About the Company

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Sierra Nevada Corp

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1963
WEBSITE
http://www.sncorp.com/