or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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 Launch Quality Inspector on the night shift at SpaceX, you will be responsible for performing inspections on structural and propulsion components to ensure they meet design and performance specifications. Your role includes documenting anomalies, resolving quality-related issues, and supporting testing processes, all while working with advanced rocket technology.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
Nice to have
- Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related field
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airframe and power plant license
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
- Knowledge of avionics and electrical systems
- Knowledge of aerospace propulsion and principles
Worth weighing
- Night shift hours may not be suitable for everyone
- Requires passing an Air Force background check
- Physical demands include climbing ladders and working in tight spaces
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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