Job Title: Quality Inspector – Military Drone Systems
Location: Tampa, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time, 1st shift
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Inspector to join our defense manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting and verifying the quality of military drone systems to ensure compliance with strict industry and military standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed inspections of drone components and final assemblies.
- Document and report non-conformities and assist in root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and support audits as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in aerospace or defense.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or MIL-STD quality systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract regulations.
Preferred:
- Experience with UAVs or drone systems.
- IPC or ASQ certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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