Inspect What Takes Humanity to Space: Senior Quality Control InspectorPDS Tech Commercial Partnering with a Leader in the Spaceflight Industry
Location: Mesa. AZ Schedule: multiple shifts available Pay Rate: $30- $40 or $42 for A&P license
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quality Control Inspector to support a cutting-edge spaceflight program. Guided by the core value of “Safety Above All,” this role is critical to ensuring the integrity, airworthiness, and reliability of human spaceflight assets.
As a Senior Inspector, your work will directly impact flight safety and mission success—verifying that every component, system, and structure meets the highest quality and regulatory standards before taking to the skies.
Your ImpactYou will serve as a key quality authority across spacecraft and flight hardware, inspecting everything from engines and avionics to complete flying assets. Through rigorous inspections, documentation, and collaboration, you will help proactively manage the risks inherent in spaceflight and uphold a culture of accountability, precision, and safety.
What You’ll DoDay-to-day responsibilities include:
Performing scheduled inspections to ensure workmanship meets industry standards and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions
Conducting preliminary, in-progress, and final inspections on all processed articles
Reviewing manufacturing records, work orders, and forms for completeness and accuracy prior to release for return to service
Inspecting for defects, damage, identification, and dimensional accuracy using a variety of measurement tools and inspection techniques
Following and documenting complex inspection processes, entering inspection results and quality data accurately
Applying appropriate inspection methods to determine quality and airworthiness in alignment with strict safety protocols
Communicating inspection results and acceptance criteria clearly with engineering, management, and production teams
Generating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in TipQA and/or Apriso
Performing receiving inspections on incoming materials as required
Ensuring proper tagging, identification, quarantine, and disposition of rejected or non-repairable parts
Leading or supporting technical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
Supporting quality projects and assisting the Quality Control Supervisor with departmental initiatives
Providing technical guidance and training to other Quality Inspectors
Maintaining strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention
Actively participating in safety programs, investigations, and hazard reporting
Working collaboratively across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time execution
Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field, including aerospace parts and components
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment
Strong knowledge of inspection standards, techniques, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate manufacturing documentation and work instructions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Proven commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail
Preferred QualificationsSenior-level inspection experience supporting flight hardware or flying assets
Experience with electronic QMS tools such as TipQA and/or Apriso
Experience leading technical investigations or quality improvement projects
Prior experience mentoring or training inspectors
Familiarity with aerospace regulatory and airworthiness requirements
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?Support a human spaceflight mission
Work with industry-leading engineers, technicians, and flight systems
Be part of a safety-first, accountability-driven culture
Make a real impact on the quality and reliability of next-generation space vehicles
Ready to Help Build the Future of Spaceflight?If you’re a seasoned quality professional who takes pride in precision, safety, and mission success, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and partner with PDS Tech Commercial to help ensure the highest standards of quality in spaceflight.
Pay Details: $30.00 to $42.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
