Job brief: IQC Inspector I

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• Listed on Rocket Lab's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-13 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-13.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $18 to $23 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Silver Spring, MD · PSC Office
• Posted: 2026-11-12

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Attention to detail necessary to verify inspected components meet required specifications.
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of…
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Conditions

• Passion for doing excellent work with mechanisms and physical assemblies.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Main duties

• Inspect mechanical and electrical components before use in traceable spacecraft assemblies
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for specific mechanical parts.
• Communicate findings through written standardized documentation and verbal discussion.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Rocket Lab's 460 open listings, 28% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Rocket Lab hires

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