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Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist (Starfall)

SpaceX· Bloomfield Technicians
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Bloomfield, CTFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Role focused on packing parachutes for Starfall and Dragon systems, reviewing quality and conformance of soft goods at SpaceX Bloomfield, CT, with collaboration across engineering, production, and the broader SpaceX team.

Responsibilities

  • Fold, rig, and pack parachutes for both human and cargo spaceflight in accordance with SpaceX policies and procedures
  • Support development of new packing/rigging procedures for new projects
  • Support continuous improvement of work instructions and procedures
  • Perform build reviews and drive improvements to product quality and reliability
  • Perform in-process inspections, final inspections, and post-flight inspections of parachutes and other soft goods, identifying and documenting non-conformances according to SpaceX policies and procedures
  • Inspection methods include visual inspection and use of scales and micrometers
  • Validate incoming parts and materials to approved drawings and specification standards. Create record of the quality review
  • Maintain and promote a quality culture within the organization
  • Manage calibrated equipment and testing equipment, including coordinating on-time re-calibration

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Parachute packing/riggingQuality inspection
Nice to have:Documentation and procedure developmentDrawing interpretationTextiles knowledgeQuality systems knowledgeHigh-consequence procedural workInspection photographyMicrosoft OfficeHydraulic equipment, ovens, hand tools, tension testingLanguages
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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