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Inspector III Material Quality Assurance (MQA)

BAE Systems

Boulder, COFull-time$57–92K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$57–92K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

XRF Handheld CertificationProcess CertificationSecurity clearance

Job overview

The Inspector III will inspect procured materials and parts to verify they meet engineering and process requirements, helping prevent nonconforming, malicious, or counterfeit goods from reaching programs. The role is part of the Material Quality Assurance team and includes documenting inspection results, maintaining required certifications, and mentoring junior staff. Work is performed on-site five days per normally scheduled week in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production-floor environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspection OperationsRecording Inspection ResultsInterpreting SpecificationsElectronic Information SystemsProblem SolvingMechanical AptitudeLearning Electronic SystemsComputer SkillsFollowing Work InstructionsPhysical DexterityColor DiscriminationVisual AcuityMicroscope UseHandling Small PartsLifting 40 PoundsProfessional CommunicationWindowsMicrosoft OfficeInspection Measurement ToolsMechanical Parts ExperienceElectronic Parts ExperienceReading Drawings and SchematicsTeamwork

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2+ Years Related ExperienceAccredited Institution DegreeXRF Handheld CertificationProcess CertificationClearance Submission Eligibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

In this position, you will utilize your inspection experience to help ensure the highest quality products end up on our Programs. You will be part of the Material Quality Assurance (MQA) team, within Operation/Supplier Assurance, where material enters the business, and you are a key part of the verification process that reduces risks to programs and customers. You will ensure our suppliers are providing components and assemblies that meet BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS). requirements, prevent malicious and counterfeit goods from affecting programs, and will help our nation and the warfighter by providing the best possible products.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You ll Do:

  • Inspect procured materials and parts for conformance to engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications; process standards and specifications; and production or process plans

  • Obtain and maintain XRF handheld certification.

  • Verify received products meet requirements of process standards and specifications utilizing various mechanical inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, thread gages, magnifiers, microscopes, and multimeters.

  • Utilize optical comparators and more advanced mechanical inspection tools and gages.

  • Accept or reject material and identify and document anomalies and non-conformances.

  • Create and maintain inspection records utilizing many different electronic information systems.

  • Obtain and maintain all process certification required for assigned tasks.

  • Mentor junior staff and provide input on process improvement.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.

  • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor s or Master s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • Experience recording inspection results, performing inspection operations, interpreting specifications, and using electronic information systems.

  • Solid problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and experience tackling tough inspection challenges.

  • Ability to learn electronic information systems and tools.

  • Solid computer skills and aptitude.

  • Ability to understand and consistently follow work instructions and checklists.

  • Good physical dexterity and coordination to safely handle parts, color vision/discrimination, and visual acuity for small details.

  • Ability to use microscopes and magnifiers and handle very small parts.

  • Ability to frequently bend and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.

  • Ability to clearly and professionally communicate.

  • Proficiency in using Windows and common Microsoft Office applications.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Knowledge of Inspection tools for measuring commodities.

  • Mechanical or Electronic parts experience.

  • Solid computer skills.

  • Familiarity with Drawings and schematics.

  • Comfortable in teamwork environments.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Inspector III Material Quality Assurance (MQA)

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How this job compares

Set against the 637 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$57–92K/yr
  • US median$59–90K/yr62 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is close to the US median midpoint ($75K) — in the middle half of Quality Inspector salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Quality Inspector jobs in Colorado and 637 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (399 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 303 of the 637 open Quality Inspector jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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