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Precision Inspector (2nd Shift)

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 45

Posted: 14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

As a Quality Inspector at Impulse you will play a crucial role in ensuring that every component system and process involved in building spacecraft & engine hardware meets our rigorous standards for spaceflight.

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position which runs approximately from 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Responsibilities

Provide detailed in-process inspections on spacecraft & engine hardware (electrical mechanical propulsion) assemblies using detailed drawings CAD models and established processes to verify conformance to design requirements
Work alongside CMM programmers performing final inspection
Identify document and resolve production and test anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and pursue corrective action as required
Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the specific engineering departments
Document production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required
Support quality management system policies and procedure documentation assess compliance to company and industry standards initiate and lead continual improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
4 years of inspection experience in an aerospace aviation military or manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

6 years of demonstrated hands-on experience with spaceflight hardware
3 years of demonstrated experience working with metrology or CMM hardware
Experience with quality assurance principles methods and processes
Demonstrated experience working with electrical mechanical structural or propulsion assemblies
Experience with performing electronic testing and inspections using portable measuring devices
Strong understanding of safety programs and OSHA regulations and requirements
Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.

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