Quality Inspector jobs in California

Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $31 – $47 / hour

This is a quality control role inspecting printed circuit board assemblies for a rocket manufacturing company, traveling frequently to supplier sites to verify workmanship and documentation compliance. The position suits someone with electronics inspection experience who can work independently and wants to directly influence manufacturing quality at a space launch company.

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Astranis

San Francisco, CA · $30 – $44 / hour

This role inspects incoming aerospace hardware for quality defects and compliance, serving as the first checkpoint for parts used in satellite manufacturing. It suits detail-oriented professionals with manufacturing inspection experience who can work independently while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

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Boeing

Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $29 – $47 / hour

A senior quality inspector role at a Boeing satellite company responsible for ensuring manufacturing and assembly processes meet aerospace specifications through audits, inspections, and corrective action coordination. This suits experienced manufacturing quality professionals with aerospace background who can work independently on second shift.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $31 – $47 / hour

A quality assurance inspector for aerospace harness and cable assemblies at a rocket manufacturer, responsible for in-process and final inspections at supplier facilities and internal manufacturing. This role suits someone with electronics manufacturing inspection experience who is comfortable with extensive travel and wants to contribute to the reliability and quality of spaceflight hardware.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $26 – $39 / hour

This role performs detailed inspections of rocket propulsion components and mechanical assemblies at a commercial aerospace manufacturer, verifying dimensional accuracy and compliance with flight-hardware standards. It suits someone with aerospace quality inspection experience who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and can work independently on a second shift.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $26 – $39 / hour

This role inspects rocket components and assemblies at Relativity Space's manufacturing facility, ensuring quality standards are met throughout production. It's suited for experienced quality inspectors with aerospace manufacturing background who want hands-on work in an early-stage rocket company.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $38 – $58 / hour

This is a hands-on quality inspection role focused on propulsion and structural components for a rocket manufacturer's weekend production line. The position suits experienced aerospace inspectors comfortable with precision measurement, technical documentation, and identifying defects in complex hardware under time-sensitive conditions.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $31 – $47 / hour

This role involves conducting detailed inspections of rocket propulsion components and assemblies for a commercial spaceflight manufacturer, using precision measurement tools and documentation procedures to ensure flight hardware meets quality standards. It suits experienced quality inspectors comfortable with aerospace manufacturing environments and hands-on production floor work.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $31 – $47 / hour

This role inspects rocket components and assemblies for a spaceflight company, ensuring quality and compliance throughout production. It suits someone with aerospace manufacturing inspection experience who wants hands-on work bridging design, engineering, and production teams.

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