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Quality Inspector (Starship) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· BR - Valves and Dragon Precision Inspection
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Hawthorne, CA$26/hr - $32/hrfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Quality inspector responsible for in-process and end-of-line inspections of flight hardware at SpaceX valve factory, supporting Starship program and ensuring compliance with design requirements and mission needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed in-process inspections on flight hardware, using detailed drawing, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements
  • Document production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes
  • Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site and other SpaceX locations
  • Process non-conforming product and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
  • Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource
  • Evaluate manufacturing compliance to NASA and customer, as well as internal, specifications to meet launch and mission requirements
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
  • Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:Inspection and QA processesCAD and drawing interpretation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock or stock options or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • Up to 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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