Quality Specialist (West Coast Launch & Recovery) - 1st Shift

SpaceX·Long Beach, CA·Posted 4 November 2026

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. QUALITY SPECIALIST (WEST COAST LAUNCH & RECOVERY) – 1ST SHIFT The Launch & Recovery Quality Specialist will contribute to a team of quality inspectors and engineers that advocate for mission assurance at the launch recovery site by promoting efficient, reliable operational processes. You will partner with individual contributors and leadership from Launch Reliability, Quality Assurance, and Launch Operations teams at SpaceX to ensure mission success as SpaceX marches towards increased flight rates and Moon/Mars colonization. You will also have the opportunity to partner with companywide leadership to drive improvements across diverse projects, including the Falcon 9, Dragon, and Starship programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Contribute to a team of quality inspectors/engineers charged with dramatically improving the quality and efficiency of vehicle maintenance and launch/recovery operations Develop, prioritize,…

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