Full-Time

Precision Inspector

CMM, Falcon

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Compensation Overview

$30 - $48/hr

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock purchase options

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

West Athens, CA, USA

Travel required up to 20% of the time for inspections at supplier sites.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience
  • 3+ years of experience programming and running CMM or FARO Arm
Responsibilities
  • Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality; inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
  • Program and setup Articulating Arm (ex. Romer) or CMM to achieve the desired inspection
  • Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
  • Complete inspections of flight hardware as required
  • Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
  • Perform the inspection on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
  • Ensure that all parts meet SpaceX specifications and standards; document any non-conformance material.
  • Support the development of inspection plans for Suppliers Internal and External.
  • Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
  • Travel up to 20% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites
Desired Qualifications
  • Aerospace precision inspection experience
  • Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
  • CMM Programming with PC-DMIS software
  • Romer Arm experience with Verisurf software
  • Basic understanding of electronics inspection and propulsion valve operation
  • Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Statistical process control experience
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification using ASME Y14.5. GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauge

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, focusing on making space travel more affordable and accessible. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites and conducting missions for clients like NASA and private companies. SpaceX has developed the Dragon spacecraft for transporting cargo and crew to the International Space Station. A key feature of their technology is the reusable rockets, which help lower the costs associated with space missions. Additionally, SpaceX is working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global internet coverage. Unlike many competitors, SpaceX combines commercial launch services with a consumer-facing merchandise line, enhancing brand loyalty while generating extra revenue. The company's ultimate goal is to enable human life on other planets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$12.9B

Headquarters

Brownsville, Texas

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $13.7B investment boosts SpaceX's government contract portfolio.
  • Texas expansion with $280M investment strengthens SpaceX's manufacturing capabilities.
  • V3 Starlink satellites enhance broadband capabilities, increasing market share potential.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon's satellite network could impact Starlink's customer base.
  • Delays in Starship program may affect Mars mission timelines.
  • Reliance on government contracts poses risks if political changes occur.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's reusable rockets reduce space travel costs, making it more accessible.
  • Starlink aims to provide global broadband, enhancing SpaceX's market position.
  • SpaceX's Starship is pivotal for Mars colonization, setting it apart from competitors.

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