Quality Inspector (Starlink Aviation)

The role

You will inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies to ensure they match design data. You will work with design, integration, quality, and supply chain teams to catch issues and sign off on conforming products.

What you will do

• Run in-process and final inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies
• Check parts and assemblies against approved design data
• Build and review FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness release packages
• Write up production and test escapes and partner on root cause
• Raise and track nonconformances
• Travel to install sites to inspect hardware in the field
• Keep quality-system records current and check work against requirements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years inspecting or performing quality control in manufacturing or production
• Lift up to 25 lbs without help
• Stand for a full shift, 8 hours or more

Nice to have

• 4+ years inspecting hardware in a production environment
• Prior work preparing or checking FAA Form 8130-3 in aviation or other regulated manufacturing
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline
• Material review board, root cause, and corrective action experience
• Day-to-day use of AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Comfortable setting your own priorities and writing a clear inspection record

Benefits

• Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an 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
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.