Quality Inspector (Starlink Aviation)

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.

QUALITY INSPECTOR (STARLINK AVIATION)

Starlink is building aviation hardware that has to work the first time it reaches a customer. In this role you will be the person who checks that work: inspecting electrical and mechanical assemblies, catching issues early, and signing off only what actually conforms. You will sit with design, integration, quality, and supply chain every day, and your inspections are part of how Starlink gets reliable products into the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Run in-process and final inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies, using drawings, CAD models, and released work instructions to confirm the build matches the design
• Check parts and assemblies against approved design data before anything is cleared for release
• Build and review FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness release packages, including part identity, work performed, and traceability, and stop the release if the record or the hardware is not ready
• Write up production and test escapes, partner on root cause, and push corrective action through to close
• Raise and track nonconformances so the Starlink Aviation team can disposition them quickly
• Travel to install sites when needed to inspect hardware in the field
• Keep quality-system records current, check work against company and industry requirements, and look for practical ways to tighten the process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years inspecting or performing quality control in manufacturing or production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Onsite role; overtime and weekends when a deadline requires it
• Shifts: 1st, 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or 2nd, 3:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
• Lift up to 25 lbs without help
• Stand for a full shift, 8 hours or more

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

Quality Inspector/Level 1: $27.00 - $33.00/hour

Quality Inspector/Level 2: $31.00 - $39.00/hour

Quality Inspector/Level 3: $36.00 - $45.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round-trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.

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 ITAR here.

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.