Quality Inspector Technical Specialist I

About the Role

Scope of the role and areas of responsibility may include

• Oversight: conduct thorough in-process and final inspections of propulsion components, stage assemblies, and integrated flight hardware using precision tools, CAD model, drawings, process specifications, and/or work order requirements.
• Processes: diligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations found. Use tooling to perform FOD inspections, document hardware status, and perform walkdown inspections on engine and stage assemblies.
• Mentorship: provide technical guidance throughout in-process work ensuring company and industry standards are met.
• Collaboration: develop strong working relationships with Test Operations, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams to ensure all company objectives can be met, demonstrating and ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, engineering, and team leaders.
• Analysis: performs various inspections to identify issues and assists with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

About You

• Experience working in Aerospace and/or Aviation.
• Experience with in-process build inspections, precision inspection techniques, and precision inspection tooling.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions while providing technical guidance utilizing internal and external work standards.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• This position will require occasional night shifts, weekends, and possible travel.

Nice to haves but not required

• Experience with structural/airframe inspection or large assembly inspections.
• Background in aviation maintenance, aircraft inspection, or similar quality roles.
• Advanced computer skills in operating Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NX, Team Center, LN, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, or similar Quality Management Systems.

Additional information

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Pay and benefits

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range: $31.20—$46.80 USD

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.