CMM Inspector
- Pay
- $28 – $45 per hour
- Location
- El Segundo, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- ITAR eligibility
- PC-DMIS
- CMM programming
- GD&T
- ASME Y14.5
- engineering drawing interpretation
Also useful
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
- three-axis CNC
About the role
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
What You'll Do
We are seeking a CMM Inspector to inspect precision-machined aerospace components and ensure compliance with engineering, production, and quality requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform surface plate, dimensional, and visual inspections of incoming and in-process precision-machined aerospace components.
- Inspect parts against engineering drawings, models, work orders, and applicable specifications.
- Program, operate, and maintain DCC CMM equipment using PC-DMIS.
- Create, verify, and maintain CMM programs for prototype and production parts.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications to confirm compliance.
- Document and report nonconformances and support root-cause and corrective-action efforts.
- Partner with machinists and engineers to improve quality, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement.
- Verify certifications, material documentation, and supplier conformance while maintaining required quality records.
What It Takes
- High school diploma or accredited equivalent.
- 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
- Experience inspecting precision-machined components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
What We'd Love
- Experience programming and operating DCC CMM equipment using PC-DMIS.
- Strong GD&T and blueprint-reading skills, including ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gauges, thread gauges, and other standard inspection tools.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
- Experience working in an aerospace or prototype machine shop.
- Familiarity with manual machines and experience with three-axis CNC machines.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative shop environment.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
- Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production needs
Where You'll Be
- The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
What We Offer
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
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 ITAR here
Who We Are
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel.
In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on.
Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Pay Range $28—$45 USD
From Space Kinetic's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The CMM Inspector posting at Space Kinetic states compensation of $28 – $45 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Space Kinetic's official career site.
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