Aerospace IQC Inspector I/II — Precision & Space

Rocket Lab; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical benefits (HMO/PPO)

Company-sponsored HSA plan

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an IQC Inspector I/II to join our Space Systems quality team. You will inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate CMMs and precision tools, and assemble flight mechanisms using production drawings.

The role offers growth from Inspector I to II and contributes to high-stakes aerospace projects. Base Pay Range (MD Only) available; strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures are essential in our fast-paced,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
• Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electrical components before use in traceable spacecraft assemblies.
• Use and maintenance of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), calipers, micrometers, gages, comparators, hardness testers, and other common mechanical inspection tools.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for specific mechanical parts.
• Communicate findings through written standardized documentation and verbal discussion.
• Assemble space flight mechanisms following written production drawings and procedures.
• Idea generation of potential process improvements.
• Shipping and receiving components according to standard company procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Aerospace inspection tools

Aerospace assembly tools

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Torque wrenches

Job description

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an IQC Inspector I/II to join our Space Systems quality team. You will inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate CMMs and precision tools, and assemble flight mechanisms using production drawings.

The role offers growth from Inspector I to II and contributes to high-stakes aerospace projects. Base Pay Range (MD Only) available; strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures are essential in our fast-paced,