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Quality Inspector (Valves) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $26.00 - $32.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2336 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
2026-10-22

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 program, you will perform in-process and end-of-line inspections to ensure that manufacturing meets all design and performance standards. Your role involves documenting anomalies, resolving quality issues, and supporting compliance with industry specifications. You will work hands-on with advanced rocket technology and contribute to the quality management system in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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
  • 2+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment

Nice to have

  • Experience with aerospace standards
  • Experience using calibrated inspection tools
  • Experience with assembling and testing manufactured hardware
  • Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
  • Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

What you get

  • Pay range for Quality Inspector/Level 1: $26.00 - $32.00/hour
  • Pay range for Quality Inspector/Level 2: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Pay range for Quality Inspector/Level 3: $35.00 - $44.00/hour
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and stock options
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Worth weighing

  • 2nd shift schedule from 3:00PM to 2:00AM, with potential overtime and weekend work
  • Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in tight spaces
  • Work in a cleanroom environment requiring PPE such as a bunny suit and hair net

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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