or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a Quality Inspector for SpaceX's Starship project, you will be responsible for utilizing various inspection tools to assess aerospace parts, ensuring they meet design specifications and industry standards. Your role will involve documenting inspection results, communicating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, and supporting quality management initiatives. Additionally, you will inspect flight hardware at suppliers and manage parts routing using an electronic MRP system.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of receiving, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Pay range: Level 1: $25.00 - $31.00/hour, Level 2: $29.00 - $37.00/hour, Level 3: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires being onsite in Westminster, MD; remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- No salary listed for specific levels; actual salary determined on a case-by-case basis
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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