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Cambridge Aerospace

Develops autonomous air-defence interceptors

QC Inspector

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCambridge, UK

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in a Quality/QC Inspector role within precision engineering or manufacturing.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Competence in conventional dimensional inspection and measuring equipment.
  • Good understanding of tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and inspection methods.
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
  • Practical understanding of product quality and traceability.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct incoming, first-off, in-process, and final inspection.
  • Inspect product against engineering drawings, specifications, and defined acceptance criteria.
  • Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Complete inspection records and maintain product identification and traceability.
  • Verify manufacturing records, material certification, and Certificates of Conformity.
  • Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) activities where required.
  • Identify, document, and control non-conforming product.
  • Ensure measuring equipment is suitable for use and within calibration.
  • Support Production and Quality in resolving product conformity issues.
  • Ensure product is only accepted or released where conformity has been demonstrated.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102.
  • Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
  • Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection experience.

About the Company

Cambridge Aerospace

Develops autonomous air-defence interceptors

Cambridge Aerospace designs low-cost autonomous interceptors to defend allied forces against mass drone and missile threats. Its Skyhammer system autonomously detects, tracks, and engages multiple targets, with Starhammer planned as a next-generation interceptor for 2027 under UK MOD programs like LEAP. The company differentiates itself with cost-focused, scalable production and a strong MOD relationship, supported by a global presence and major funding rounds. Its goal is to deploy affordable, scalable air-defense interceptors and to advance manufacturing and development of current and future systems.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$436M
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
2024

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