Quality Control Specialist (Radar Systems)
Warrant Technologies
Quality Assurance
Crane, IN, USA
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
Description
The Quality Control Specialist (Radar Systems) is responsible for ensuring that all radar-related systems, components, and deliverables meet Warrant Technologies’ quality standards and customer specifications. This position supports the inspection, testing, and verification of radar hardware, documentation, and system integration in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The role requires a strong technical understanding of radar system operation, data analysis, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections and quality audits on radar systems, subassemblies, and components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Review and verify test data, calibration results, and performance reports for radar systems.
- Identify, document, and track non-conformances and corrective actions through the company’s quality management system (QMS).
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and recommend process improvements.
- Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality procedures, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria specific to radar technologies.
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure documentation aligns with customer and DoD requirements.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and participate in source inspections for radar-related components.
- Ensure traceability and documentation of radar hardware from receipt through integration and testing.
- Participate in internal and external quality audits.
- Prepare detailed inspection and test reports and present findings to project managers and leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field OR equivalent technical training and experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or radar system maintenance/integration within a DoD or defense contractor environment.
- Hands-on experience with radar systems (surface search, fire control, or navigation radar preferred).
- Working knowledge of DoD standards, ISO 9001, or AS9100 quality systems.
- Proficient in reading technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Navy radar systems and maintenance documentation (e.g., PMS, IETMs, or JFMM).
- Familiarity with data acquisition, radar signal processing, or system calibration procedures.
- Certification in quality inspection or auditing (e.g., ASQ CQA, CQI, or IPC-A-610).
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.