Cape Canaveral, United States
Receiving Inspector - Starship
SpaceX · Cape Canaveral · United States
Posted: 10/20/2026 · Last checked: 10/21/2026
Job description
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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.
RECEIVING INSPECTOR (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometers
- Approves or rejects items and documents inspection results as required
- Performs documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
- Communicates with internal customers and suppliers as required to resolve inspection discrepancies
- Use an electronic ERP system to route parts and components to the proper departments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in a receiving, inspection, or quality assurance role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or electronics inspection experience
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or commercial aircraft environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience with the control of nonconforming hardware, failure/root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative processes
- Experience operating a forklift or other material handling motorized vehicles and equipment
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite
- Excellent people management skills and technical know-how to provide hands-on supervision
- Good communication skills and the ability to articulate aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
- Practical experience with GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauges
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work the following shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm
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.
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