Star Catcher
Quality Technician
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in aerospace, space systems, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR. Offers are contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
About the job
Performs quality inspections and documentation for flight hardware and production components supporting Star Catcher’s space-to-space power-beaming spacecraft and orbital power grid.
What you'll do
- Inspect incoming, in-process, and final hardware; verify supplier documentation and workmanship against engineering requirements and applicable standards.
- Document and contain non-conforming materials, and assist with investigations, corrective actions, and rework verification.
- Maintain inspection and hardware records, track instrument calibration, and monitor cleanroom, FOD, ESD, and facility safety practices.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in aerospace, space systems, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T callouts; proficiency with mechanical and optical inspection tools.
- Working familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management environments.
Nice to have
- Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline; active ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification.
- Workmanship certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001; experience with cleanrooms, CMM measurement, or enterprise QMS software.
Tools
calipers, micrometers, indicators, micro-scopes, AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620
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