Receiving Inspector (Starlink) - Night Shift

Latent AI; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Receiving Inspector for the Starlink team focusing on reducing inspection discrepancies and improving quality management. Located in Bastrop, Texas, this position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of inspection experience. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, verifying certifications, and communicating discrepancies. Additional preference for candidates familiar with AS9100, inspection tools, and Lean principles. Must be willing to work night shifts and lift weights as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications.
• Approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results.
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System

Experience with Lean manufacturing principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Inspection equipment such as micrometers and calipers

Microsoft Office platform

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

RECEIVING INSPECTOR (STARLINK) - NIGHT SHIFT

SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in‑class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements through eCerts or physical copies
• Complete receiving transactions of incoming product per established procedures
• Approve or reject items and documents based on inspection results as required
• Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies, documentation issues, and packaging damage
• Use electronic MRP system to document issues and route parts and components to proper departments
• Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, and participate in continual improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Communicate and resolve roadblocks timely and accurately to ensure delivery and on‑time receipt status

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System standard
• Experience with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer
• Quality inspection experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronics field
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
• Experience with GD&T and use of metrology tools and gauges
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, such as FIFO, 5S, material flow
• Experience with Microsoft Office platform

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work the following hours:
  • 3rd shift: Monday to Friday from 10:30pm to 7:00am (eligible for 15% shift differential)
• Ability to lift 25 lbs., unassisted
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are general duties of the job
• Willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].