Join SpaceX as a Receiving Inspector to ensure quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Utilizes inspection equipment
- Approves or rejects items
- Performs documentation review
- Communicates with internal customers
- Uses an electronic ERP system
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in a receiving, inspection, or quality assurance role
Nice to have
- 3+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or electronics inspection experience
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with control of nonconforming hardware
- Experience operating a forklift
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
Practical constraints
- Ability to pass Air Force background check
- Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Receiving Inspector at SpaceX plays a crucial role in ensuring that components meet quality standards by utilizing various inspection tools and documenting results. This position requires familiarity with inspection processes, engineering specifications, and quality management systems, along with strong communication skills to address discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing or aerospace environments, and should be comfortable with hands-on supervision and technical problem-solving.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Receiving Inspector (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Receiving Inspector (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Receiving Inspector (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometers
- Approves or rejects items and documents inspection results as required
- Performs documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
- Communicates with internal customers and suppliers as required to resolve inspection discrepancies
- Use an electronic ERP system to route parts and components to the proper departments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in a receiving, inspection, or quality assurance role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or electronics inspection experience
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or commercial aircraft environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience with the control of nonconforming hardware, failure/root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative processes
- Experience operating a forklift or other material handling motorized vehicles and equipment
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite
- Excellent people management skills and technical know-how to provide hands-on supervision
- Good communication skills and the ability to articulate aerospace hardware and systems problems to technical professionals to initiate resolutions
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
- Practical experience with GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauges
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work the following shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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