Quality Receiving Inspector

vast

Long Beach, California, United States · Long Beach · United States

Posted Mar 2, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Quality

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspector (2nd shift), reporting to Senior Manager, Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Performs dimensional and visual inspections using basic equipment and established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor
Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports
Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections
Provide feedback to engineers and buyers with dimensional data
Assist with maintaining and tracking all inspection equipment calibrations
Generate and perform Verification activities on Non-Conforming Material Reports

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in receiving inspection or a related quality inspection role for aerospace components
Ability to read, interpret, and work to blueprints, drawings, and process and design specifications
Experience performing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections
Experience performing visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspection of hardware to applicable workmanship and acceptance standards
Experience using hand tools, gages, and portable measuring equipment to verify dimensional and functional conformance
Ability to perform detailed receiving, in-process, and final inspections on flight hardware across a range of commodities, including mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic parts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

High School or equivalent diploma
Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes
Must have computer skills including the use of MS Suite and an ability to be comfortable using ERP / MRP applications
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Physical requirements include frequent and repetitive use of hands; ability to push, pull or lift up to 35 pounds; vision acuity 20/25 (with or without corrective lenses)

Pay Range:

Receiving Quality Inspector II: $28 - $40
Receiving Quality Inspector III: $29 - $42
Senior Receiving Quality Inspector : $37 - $53

Pay Range: California

$28—$53 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.