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Quality Inspector

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 8 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 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 Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Quality Inspector at Vast will perform inspections on components and hardware for human-rated space systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. Responsibilities include using precision measurement tools, documenting inspection results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address nonconformances. The role also involves supporting production activities and mentoring other inspectors.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, manufacturing, or another high-reliability production environment
  • Experience performing dimensional and visual inspection of manufactured or assembled hardware
  • Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection results

Nice to have

  • Experience inspecting aerospace or other high-reliability flight hardware
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience inspecting machined components, welded assemblies, structures, tube assemblies, electrical/avionics hardware (IPC-610/620), or mechanical assemblies
  • Familiarity with fastener installation, torque verification, thread inspection, surface condition evaluation, and general manufacturing processes
  • Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 documentation

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, just a range
  • Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift based on business needs
  • Must be able to pass a background check and gain access to government facilities
  • Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in tight spaces

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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