Astranis Space Technologies · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Inspector
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. The Supplier Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming parts and hardware, working closely with engineering and production teams to manage non-conformances and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform receiving inspection of flight hardware against 2D Drawings and Part Specifications, as per Work Order instructions – support multiple commodities (machined parts, assemblies and systems, PCBA, and Harnesses)
Document and manage Non-Conformances – Create Non Conformance Tickets, communicate cross-functionally, and perform Dispositions and Corrective Actions as needed
Provide feedback to Engineering Teams ensure efficiency and feasibility of Work Order & Inspection Procedures
Interface with Engineering and Production Teams to support and even drive resolution and correction of Non Conformances
Inspect hardware's quality documentation like Certificates of Conformance, End Item Data Packages, and able to go online and find Technical Data Packages
Own an Incoming Quality station – maintain standardization, cleanliness, and efficient work flow
This role will have a 'strong voice and presence' to own and lead initiatives of continuous improvement with Facilities, Production, and Engineering Teams
Qualification
Required
3+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military or manufacturing environment
Substantial knowledge of the control of nonconforming hardware, failure/root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes
Experience reading and interpreting design drawings and CAD models
Experience using metrology manual gauges (micrometer, height gauge, caliper, go/no-go gauges, etc.)
Experience using microscope to visualize and photographed zoomed in defects
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, be innovative, detail oriented, possess initiative, and team oriented
Willing and able to work overtime and/or weekends as required
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
Preferred
Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related field
Knowledgeable with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems
Familiar with IPC Workmanship Inspections
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-11-05
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