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Receiving Inspector (Starship)

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FLJobPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Work Authorization
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Job overview

SpaceX is developing technologies intended to enable human life on Mars. The Receiving Inspector (Starship) inspects incoming items, verifies documentation and conformance to specifications, resolves discrepancies with internal customers and suppliers, and routes parts through an electronic ERP system. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of receiving, inspection, or quality assurance experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle InspectionQuality AssuranceCode ReviewInterpersonal CommunicationsDimensional MetrologyPeople ManagementReceiving InspectionPrecision InspectionMechanical InspectionElectronics InspectionHigh-Volume ManufacturingAerospaceAutomotiveCommercial AircraftEngineering Drawing InterpretationNonconforming Hardware ControlRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ProcessesPreventive ProcessesForklift OperationMaterial Handling EquipmentComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeHands-on SupervisionCommunicationAerospace Hardware TroubleshootingISO 9001AS9100GD&TMetrology ToolsGaugesLifting 50 Lbs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1+ Year Receiving, Inspection, or Quality Assurance Experience3+ Years Receiving, Precision, Mechanical, or Electronics Inspection ExperienceAir Force Background Check

Full 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 (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:

  • 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 [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 627 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–88K/yr64 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr287 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 21 open Quality Inspector jobs in Florida and 627 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 385 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 285 of the 627 open Quality Inspector jobs (45%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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