Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist
SpaceX
- USA
- $23.00-31.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fold, rig, and pack parachutes for human spaceflight in accordance to SpaceX policies and procedures.
- Support development of new packing/rigging procedures for new development projects.
- Support continuous improvement of work instructions and procedures.
- Perform build reviews and drive improvements to product quality and reliability.
- Perform in-process inspections, final inspections, and post-flight inspections of parachutes and other soft goods, identifying and documenting non-conformances according to SpaceX policies and procedures.
- Validate incoming received parts and materials to approved drawings and specification standards. Create record of quality review.
- Maintain and promote a quality culture within the organization.
- Manage calibrated equipment and testing equipment, including coordinating on-time re-calibration.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of inspection or technician experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Senior Riggers License - FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or Military Equivalent
- Experience with parachute systems (large or cargo canopies preferred, and/or pressure packing canopies)
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate
- Experience with textiles (cords, webbing, and tapes; broadcloths; thread)
- Experience in quality department or through quality training
- Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes
- Experience with high-resolution photography
- Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems
- Experience with hydraulic equipment and ovens
- Experience with hand tools
- Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese)
- Must be able to work long hours and weekends/holidays as necessary
- Must be able to travel to remote sites as needed.
- Ability to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR