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Kirkland, Washington, United States
Onsite
Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
The Quality Technician II/III – Final & Receiving Inspection is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products and materials conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements, industry standards, and Echodyne’s AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
This position serves as a critical quality control point within the manufacturing process by preventing nonconforming material from progressing through production or being released to customers. The Quality Technician verifies product configuration, traceability, documentation, and workmanship while maintaining accurate quality records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is based at the Woodinville facility, supporting Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), receiving inspection, and supplier material verification. The technician also supports final inspection and authorized product release activities at Kirkland as needed. Work assignments and travel between facilities are coordinated according to inspection priorities. The successful candidate will work independently across multiple product lines while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
One or more of the following would complement the core qualifications:
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
LEVELING GUIDANCE
This position may be filled at either the Quality Technician II or Quality Technician III level depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and demonstrated technical expertise.
Quality Technician II
• Typically 3+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Works independently on routine receiving and final inspection activities after completing required training and qualification.
• Demonstrates proficiency with inspection equipment, documentation review, and authorized product acceptance activities; escalates complex or unclear inspection issues.
Pay range of $25.00 - $37.70 per hour
Quality Technician III
• Typically 5+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Demonstrates advanced technical expertise and decision-making capability within approved requirements and assigned authorization.
• Guides less experienced technicians, coordinates inspection priorities and handoffs, and supports complex quality investigations and process improvements.
Pay range of $28.82 - $43.37 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
Thursday through Sunday, four 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week. Saturday and Sunday are regular workdays.
Woodinville is the primary work location. Travel to Kirkland may be required during the assigned workday to support final inspection and authorized product release based on inspection priorities.
Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be required based on business needs.
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
