Quality Assurance Technician (On-site)

Description

Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. Fortem’s systems are accelerating the safety of the world’s airspace for urban air mobility.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that aerial DroneHunter systems, components, and assemblies meet company, customer, regulatory, and AS9100D quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role supports incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, product testing, and qualification activities for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related defense and security products.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of performing inspections and testing on both mechanical and electronic assemblies. This position requires the use of inspection and measurement equipment, documentation of quality records, and collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product conformity and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspection Activities

· Perform incoming inspection of purchased materials, components, and subassemblies to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, and purchase requirements.

· Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure products meet quality standards and workmanship requirements.

· Perform final inspections of completed assemblies, drone systems, and related hardware prior to shipment.

· Verify product configuration, traceability, labeling, and documentation requirements.

· Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials and products.

Testing and Qualification

· Execute mechanical, electrical, and functional testing of components, assemblies, and finished drone systems.

· Support qualification, acceptance, and validation testing activities.

· Operate basic test equipment and fixtures to verify product performance and compliance with requirements.

· Assist engineering and production teams in troubleshooting quality-related issues discovered during inspection or testing.

· Record and maintain accurate test data and inspection results.

Quality Documentation and Compliance

· Complete inspection reports, checklists, test records, and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

· Maintain compliance with AS9100D quality management system requirements, company procedures, and customer specifications.

· Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

· Ensure proper handling and calibration status verification of inspection and test equipment.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

· Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and program teams to resolve quality concerns.

· Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

· Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

· Promote a culture of quality, safety, and compliance throughout the organization.