Entrylevel Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Gardena, CA

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.
With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.
Job Description
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.
Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and unmanned systems manufacturers.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?
Silvus' rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking aQuality Control Inspector II who will report to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor on the OQC team. Primary responsibilities will include conducting thorough inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring proper procedures are followed for incoming electronic and mechanical parts and during the manufacturing and testing process. This role is also responsible for investigating any quality issues, anomalies, or failures and will work alongside engineering and suppliers to recommend any necessary changes or improvements.
The position is on-site daily, Monday through Friday. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies' HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and document inspections of products and processes, including electronic cables, GPS devices, Wi-Fi dongles, connectors, mechanical enclosures, shields, and other critical components.
• Conduct inspections tied to receiving raw materials, parts, components, and fit checks as necessary.
• Ability to inspect First Article components and subassemblies.
• Prepare in-process inspection reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain Quality documentation.
• Identify the serviceability of parts and components and appropriate tooling.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of electronic part inspection experience.
• Proficient experience utilizing inspection tools (i.e., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading basic schematics, specifically those related to PCBs and PWAs.
• Read and interpret part documentation, including blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc.
• Utilize Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and various communication systems effectively.
• Identify and escalate potential issues.
• Maintain clear and accurate records and documentation.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be highly attentive to details, and have the capacity to handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• IPC-J-STD 610, 620 or 001.
• Ability to recognize the importance of processes and procedures and follow accordingly.
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced environment with shifting demands.
• Effectively evaluate workload and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactively recognize challenges or risks and communicate them to the appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional exposure to heat and cold.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $26.40 - $27.50 / hourly
This salary range is NOT guaranteed. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
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Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of electronic part inspection experience.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
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