Quality Inspector Technical Specialist I (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States. The role requires occasional night shifts, weekends, possible travel, and clearance through a US government background check for onsite work.

Salary: $31.20–$46.80 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, including the Terran R launch vehicle, and operates propulsion and stage testing systems.

What you will do

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of propulsion components, stage assemblies, and integrated flight hardware.
• Use precision tools, CAD models, engineering drawings, process specifications, and work orders to assess hardware.
• Determine pass/fail status, document non-conformances and deviations, and perform FOD and walkdown inspections.
• Provide technical guidance during in-process work and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Test Operations, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams.
• Identify issues and support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Requirements

• Experience working in aerospace or aviation.
• Experience with in-process build inspections, precision inspection techniques, and inspection tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Successful candidates must clear a US government-administered background check for onsite work.

Nice to have

• Structural, airframe, or large assembly inspection experience.
• Aviation maintenance, aircraft inspection, or similar quality experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, LN, or Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with AS 9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Hands-on collaboration across technicians, operators, and engineers.
• Work on large-scale propulsion and stage test systems supporting Terran R flight readiness.