Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist (Starfall)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bloomfield, CT seeks a Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist to pack parachutes and assess quality of soft goods for Starfall and Dragon projects. You will work closely with engineering and production to uphold safety and reliability of parachute systems for spaceflight.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years in aerospace inspection; preferred FAA Senior Riggers license, parachute/textile experience, QA knowledge, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of inspection or technician experience in aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Senior Rigger license - FAA or military equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fold, rig, and pack parachutes for human and cargo spaceflight in accordance with SpaceX policies and procedures
• Support development of new packing/rigging procedures for new projects
• Support continuous improvement of work instructions and procedures
• Perform build reviews and drive improvements to product quality and reliability
• Perform in-process inspections, final inspections, and post-flight inspections of parachutes and other soft goods, identifying and documenting non-conformances according to SpaceX policies and procedures
• Inspection methods include visual inspection and use of scales and micrometers
• Validate incoming parts and materials to approved drawings and specification standards. Create record of the quality review
• Maintain and promote a quality culture within the organization
• Manage calibrated equipment and testing equipment, including coordinating on-time re-calibration

Skills

Strong communication

Senior Rigger License

Parachute systems experience

Textiles and drawings

Quality assurance

High-consequence procedures

Quality knowledge

High-resolution photography

MS Office

Hydraulic equipment/tools

Multiple languages

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX in Bloomfield, CT seeks a Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist to pack parachutes and assess quality of soft goods for Starfall and Dragon projects. You will work closely with engineering and production to uphold safety and reliability of parachute systems for spaceflight.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2+ years in aerospace inspection; preferred FAA Senior Riggers license, parachute/textile experience, QA knowledge, and MS Office.