Parachute Rigging & Quality Specialist

InvestedintheMission; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bloomfield, Connecticut is seeking a Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist to pack parachutes and support review of soft goods. You will work with engineering and production to ensure safety and reliability of Starfall and Dragon systems.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to stand long hours, with eligibility for security background checks. Training on SpaceX procedures provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of inspection or technician experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fold, rig, and pack parachutes for both 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 Riggers License

Parachute systems

Textiles

Quality assurance

Inspection photography

Hydraulic equipment

Ovens

Hand tools

Tension testing

Spanish

Portuguese

Vietnamese

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MS Office

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

SpaceX in Bloomfield, Connecticut is seeking a Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist to pack parachutes and support review of soft goods. You will work with engineering and production to ensure safety and reliability of Starfall and Dragon systems.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to stand long hours, with eligibility for security background checks. Training on SpaceX procedures provided.