Quality Inspector Technical Specialist I

Relativity Space; Mississippi; On-site; USD 4,284,336 - 6,474,720; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Mississippi (Stennis) seeks a hands-on inspector to perform in‑process and final inspections of propulsion components, stage assemblies, and flight hardware using precision tools, CAD models, drawings, and work orders.

You will review hardware requirements, document pass/fail outcomes, and provide technical guidance while collaborating with Test Operations, Manufacturing and Hardware Responsible Engineering to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Aerospace and/or Aviation.
• Experience with in-process build inspections, precision inspection techniques, and precision inspection tooling.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions while providing technical guidance utilizing internal and external work standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversight: conduct thorough in-process and final inspections of propulsion components, stage assemblies, and integrated flight hardware using precision tools, CAD model, drawings, process specifications, and/or work order requirements.
• Processes: diligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations found.
• Mentorship: provide technical guidance throughout in-process work ensuring company and industry standards are met.
• Collaboration: develop strong working relationships with Test Operations, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams to ensure all company objectives can be met.
• Analysis: perform various inspections to identify issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Additional responsibilities include performing FOD inspections, documenting hardware status, and performing walk-down inspections on engine and stage assemblies.

Skills

Aerospace

In-process inspections

Engineering drawings

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

LN

MES

Job description

Overview

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with TerranR will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of an environment where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you’re not just executing tasks; you’re solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. This is the moment to leave a mark on the product, the process, and the culture. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands‑on with large‑scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast‑paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close‑knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full‑stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of TerranR.

About the Role

Scope of the role and areas of responsibility may include:

• Oversight: conduct thorough in‑process and final inspections of propulsion components, stage assemblies, and integrated flight hardware using precision tools, CAD model, drawings, process specifications, and/or work order requirements.
• Processes: diligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non‑conformances or deviations found.
• Mentorship: provide technical guidance throughout in‑process work ensuring company and industry standards are met.
• Collaboration: develop strong working relationships with Test Operations, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams to ensure all company objectives can be met, demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, engineering, and team leaders.
• Analysis: perform various inspections to identify issues and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Additional responsibilities include performing FOD inspections, documenting hardware status, and performing walk‑down inspections on engine and stage assemblies.

About You

• Experience working in Aerospace and/or Aviation.
• Experience with in‑process build inspections, precision inspection techniques, and precision inspection tooling.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions while providing technical guidance utilizing internal and external work standards.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• This position will require occasional night shifts, weekends, and possible travel.
• Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on‑site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

Nice to Haves (not required)

• Experience with structural/airframe inspection or large assembly inspections.
• Background in aviation maintenance, aircraft inspection, or similar quality roles.
• Advanced computer skills in operating Microsoft Office.
• Experience with NX, Team Center, LN, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar Quality Management Systems.

Compensation & Benefits

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more.

Hiring Range

$31.20—$46.80 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].