Precision Inspector (2nd Shift)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Precision Inspector to ensure spacecraft and engine hardware meet stringent spaceflight standards. This role is based in Redondo Beach and operates on a 2nd shift from approximately 12:00pm to 8:30pm.

You will perform in-process inspections using drawings, CAD models, and established processes, collaborating with CMM programmers and supporting continual improvement within AS9100/ISO 9001 frameworks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aerospace/aviation inspection experience.
• Knowledge of metrology and CMM operations.
• Experience inspecting electrical, mechanical, structural, or propulsion assemblies.
• Ability to read detailed drawings and CAD models.
• Familiar with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Understand safety programs and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-process inspections on spacecraft and engine hardware per drawings and reviews.
• Collaborate with CMM programmers and perform final inspection.
• Identify and document production and test anomalies; pursue corrective action.
• Communicate quality issues across engineering departments.
• Document non-conformances per procedures.
• Support QMS policies and drive Lean / continuous improvement.

Skills

Inspection experience

Metrology

CMM hardware

Quality assurance

OSHA awareness

Spaceflight hardware

Electrical assemblies

Mechanical assemblies

Propulsion assemblies

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

CMM hardware

Job description

As a

Department:

Quality

Location:

Redondo Beach

Compensation:

$35.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

As a Precision Inspector at Impulse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that every component, system, and process involved in building spacecraft & engine hardware meets our rigorous standards for spaceflight.

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed in-process inspections on spacecraft & engine hardware (electrical, mechanical, propulsion) assemblies, using detailed drawings, CAD models, and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements
• Work alongside CMM programmers, performing final inspection
• Identify, document, and resolve production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and pursue corrective action as required
• Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the specific engineering departments
• Document production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required
• Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, aviation, military or manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 6+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with spaceflight hardware
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience working with metrology or CMM hardware
• Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical, mechanical, structural, or propulsion assemblies
• Experience with performing electronic testing and inspections using portable measuring devices
• Strong understanding of safety programs and OSHA regulations and requirements
• Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for

• long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.