Impulse Space

Quality Inspector (Spacecraft Hardware)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Full Time

10 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Quality 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.

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.