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Quality Inspector (Starship)

🏒 SpaceX β€’ πŸ“ Westminster, MD β€’ πŸ•’ Oct 8, 2026
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Westminster, MD
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Position Overview & Specifications

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 ofΒ enabling human life on Mars.

QUALITY INSPECTOR (STARSHIP)

  • Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and profilometer
  • Approve or reject items and document inspection results as required
  • Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements through eCerts or physical copies
  • Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies
  • Complete surface plate work/inspection of machined aerospace parts
  • Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance with company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
  • Use electronic MRP system to route parts and components to proper departmentsΒ 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience operating a forklift or other material handling motorized vehicles and equipment
  • Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
  • Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
  • Experience detecting design and drawing flaws
  • 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 Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Β ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position is based in Westminster, MD and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary
  • Willing to travel (up to 10%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Β  Β 
Level 1: $25.00 - $31.00/hour
Level 2: $29.00 - $37.00/hourΒ  Β 
Level 3: $34.00 - $43.00/hour Β Β 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. Β§ 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Β§ 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Β 

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 toΒ EEOCompliance@spacex.com.Β 

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:

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Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.

⚑ TN / O-1 / STEM OPT Pathways

Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Inspector (Starship) roles across SpaceX's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

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