Aerospace QC Technician-Precision Inspection & Calibration

Spire Government; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program (ERP)

Healthy snacks & beverages in every办公室

Job summary

Spire Global is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Glasgow to ensure spacecraft components meet strict aerospace standards. You will inspect incoming materials, support in-process manufacturing, and verify final hardware before shipment.

Responsibilities include calibration of inspection tools, maintaining quality records, and escalating non-conformances. Experience with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and ISO 9001 is preferred. Office-based role five days a week.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing/inspection.
• Ability to interpret drawings and work instructions to verify conformance.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and aerospace standards.
• Strong documentation and traceability of inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections against drawings and work instructions.
• Conduct in-process inspections including first article and key inspections.
• Support supplier EQ resolution and liaise with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Carry out final inspections of outgoing hardware prior to shipment.
• Document inspection results and maintain traceable quality records.
• Assist in calibration/maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Inspection experience

Interpret drawings & schematics

IPC-A-610 knowledge

J-STD-001 knowledge

ISO quality systems familiarity

Attention to detail

Communication across teams

Tools

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Microscopes

Solder stations

Measurement equipment calibration

Job description

Spire Global is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Glasgow to ensure spacecraft components meet strict aerospace standards. You will inspect incoming materials, support in-process manufacturing, and verify final hardware before shipment.

Responsibilities include calibration of inspection tools, maintaining quality records, and escalating non-conformances. Experience with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and ISO 9001 is preferred. Office-based role five days a week.