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Launch Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift
at SpaceX
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Posted: 4-15-2025
Manufacturing and Production
$61,620/year
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About this Career
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Skills
Design Specifications, Propulsion, Electromechanics, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, Hydraulics, Microsoft PowerPoint, Document Production, Electrical Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations, Avionics, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel
Job Description
Launch Quality Inspector
- 2nd Shift Vandenberg, CA Apply SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.
LAUNCH QUALITY INSPECTOR
- 2ND SHIFT SpaceX quality inspectors are the last line of defense in assuring mission success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Perform inspections (in-process and final) on structural and propulsion components and subassemblies (mechanical, electrical, electro- mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) + Inspect, verify, and proactively support structures and propulsion development and acceptance testing; assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements + Document production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and process as required + Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site and other SpaceX locations + Process non-conforming product + Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource + Determine manufacturing compliance to NASA and customer, as well as internal, specifications to meet launch and mission requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
+ High school diploma or equivalency certificate + 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environmentPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
+ Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related field + FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate + Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes + Knowledge of avionics and electrical systems + Knowledge of aerospace propulsion and principles + Knowledge of aerospace structures + Knowledge of GSE (ground support engineering/equipment) systems and general associated equipment + Strong knowledge and experience in aerospace standards and its general practices + Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) + Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systemsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Ability to work one of the following shifts: + Weekend 2nd shift: Friday- Monday from 5:00 PM
- 5:00 AM + 2nd shift: Monday
- Friday from 5:00 PM
- 3:30 AM + Ability to pass Space Force / Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral + Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces + Willing to work overtime to meet critical deadlines as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Launch Quality Inspector/Level 1: $25.25- $34.00/hour Launch Quality Inspector/Level 2: $30.75
- $40.75/hour Launch Quality Inspector/Level 3: $36.25
- $47.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
+ To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$52,520/yr
$70,720/yr