Launch Quality Inspector, Night Shift - Level 4/5

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

8h

About The Position

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LAUNCH QUALITY INSPECTOR, NIGHT SHIFT - LEVEL 4/5
Our Quality Inspectors are responsible for being the last line of defense in assuring mission success. You will perform in-process inspections and verify that all key performance and design characteristics are met or exceeded during test preparation and acceptance testing. You will be working hands-on with the most cutting-edge rocket technology currently available and will be part of history.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work on of the following shifts Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 2:30am Friday - Monday 4:00pm - 2:30am
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
• 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 ITAR here.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related field
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airframe and power plant license
• 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
• Knowledge and experience in aerospace standards and its general practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems

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 by prescribed procedures and processes 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, customer, and internal specifications to meet launch and mission requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED