Quality Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Quality Specialist (Starship) to join the shop-floor team. You will manage MRB processes, control FOD and tools, and use measurement devices to verify hardware quality. Collaboration with Engineering and BRE is essential to disposition and continuous improvement.

The role supports training production on issue tickets and maintaining rigorous documentation and traceability across the material flow. Physical work includes lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in engineering, manufacturing, or quality roles.
• Experience with MRB, non-conformance processing, or quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Receive MRB hardware and process it through MRB.
• Review Issue Tickets and ensure correct information and routing.
• Coordinate logistics for nonconforming material delivery.
• Obtain dispositions from Engineering (Repair, Use As Is, Scrap).
• Move outgoing hardware to workcenters, rework sites, or scrap.
• Handle hardware with laptops, cameras, and iPads; label and mark scrap as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation; audit tickets for rationale and disposition verification.
• Quarantine suspect product and update leadership on containment status.
• Audit FOD and tool control; use measurement tools for inspection.
• Assist cleanliness inspectors with criteria, measurement, and documentation.
• Create simple visual instructions as needed (test plans, OP instructions).
• Train production on tickets, documentation, and addressing recurring issues.
• Collaborate with BRE for quality issues and inspection methods.

Skills

MRB

Non-conformance

FOD control

Measurement tools

Microsoft Office

CAD models

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laptops

iPads

Cameras

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

QUALITY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The Quality Specialist is a hands-on shop-floor role on Starship, focused on MRB, FOD and tool control, measurement, and cleanliness. You will process non-conforming hardware from receipt through disposition and outbound flow. Additional responsibilities include training production on Issue Tickets and working with the Build Reliability Engineering (BRE) team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive MRB hardware from Incoming, stage it on racks, and process it through MRB
• Review Issue Tickets and rejection paperwork on receipt; get senders to fix bad info or wrong routing
• Coordinate logistics with on-site and off-site teams for nonconforming material delivery
• Get dispositions from Engineering (Repair, Use As Is, Scrap & Destroy, etc.)
• Keep outgoing hardware moving to workcenters, other sites for rework, or scrap
• Process hardware with laptops, cameras, and iPads; paint, tag, remove stickers, and apply scrap markings
• Keep documentation and tracking accurate; audit Issue Tickets for rationale, deviation docs, and disposition verification
• Help quarantine suspect product and update production leadership on containment and disposition status
• Implement and audit FOD and tool control
• Use measurement tools and devices for inspection and verification
• Support cleanliness inspectors on criteria, measurement, and documentation
• Write simple visual instructions when needed (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)
• Train production on Issue Tickets, documentation, and repeat failures/escapes
• Work with the BRE team on quality issues and inspection methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or quality field
• Prior experience in quality, inspection, MRB, non-conformance processing, or manufacturing
• FOD and tool control experience
• Hands-on use of measurement tools and devices
• Strong computer skills (laptops, iPads, cameras, and digital systems)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware (painting, labeling, sticker removal, physical organization of parts)
• Forklift experience (SpaceX will train and qualify)
• Comfortable working with Engineering, senders, and material handlers
• Can explain work with simple visual instructions (test plans, OP instructions, infographics)
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and CAD models
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS
• Knowledge of quality tools such as root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted and to stand for extended periods
• Flight hardware typically is built at height or in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel for short trips as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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