Aerospace Quality Inspector I/II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay range: $18–$27 per hour

Equity and comprehensive benefits

Free breakfast and lunch 2x/week

Discounted employee stock purchase

Flexible schedule

Free snacks/drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an IQC Inspector I/II to inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate precision measuring tools, and assemble flight mechanisms. The role supports the Space Systems organization and reports to a Quality Inspector Supervisor, with a pathway to IXC II based on experience.

You will work on aerospace inspection tasks, create SOPs, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring traceability and compliance in a

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

Quality inspection

Manufacturing processes

Aerospace inspection tools

Aerospace assembly tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Comparators

Torque wrenches

Force gauges

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an IQC Inspector I/II to inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate precision measuring tools, and assemble flight mechanisms. The role supports the Space Systems organization and reports to a Quality Inspector Supervisor, with a pathway to IXC II based on experience.

You will work on aerospace inspection tasks, create SOPs, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring traceability and compliance in a