Quality Technician - Wayne NJ

Location

Wayne, NJ

Wage

$62,530 – $100,048/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 4, 2026

Job Description

Overview

BAE Systems Electronic Systems is seeking a Quality Technician for the First Shift Inspection Team at their Wayne, New Jersey facility. The role involves mechanical and visual inspection of electronic systems to ensure conformity to specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and perform configuration of the MIDS-JTRS and MIDS programs.
  • Inspect electronic systems, assemblies, subassemblies, circuit cards, components, and parts for conformance to specifications.
  • Examine layout and installation of wiring, cables, subassemblies, hardware, and components to detect assembly errors.
  • Perform conformal coating inspections with black light scopes.
  • Conduct mechanical inspections using hand tools when necessary.
  • Work from specifications, drawings, and process instructions to inspect components and assemblies.
  • Identify and document defects and input data into appropriate systems.
  • Inspect subassemblies and assemblies after rework to verify defects have been corrected.
  • Interface with engineering regarding technical issues and problem resolution.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-2+ years of work experience.
  • Experience with quality inspection of complex circuit card assemblies.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow process instructions and design drawings.
  • Ability to utilize various tools such as calipers, microscopes, and gauges.
  • Proven track record of employing a customer-first strategy.
  • Demonstrated composure under fast-paced manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to work independently and in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

  • The role is on-site at the Wayne, New Jersey facility.
  • Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: None.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes.
  • Travel Percentage: 0%.
  • Relocation Available: No.

How this job compares in Wayne, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $39/hr, this posting sits about 12% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $30–$40/hr middle band drawn from 143 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 63% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Wayne, NJ

Wayne, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 130 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Wayne, or widen the search to New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), gpac (10), and Gpac (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $51/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Newark at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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