Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
Rubbercraft is seeking Quality Inspector 2 to support our Quality team. This position performs receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections to ensure products meet applicable drawings, specifications, cust…
Skills: Quality inspection, Blueprint reading, First article inspection, Aerospace inspection, Measuring equipment
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$159k/yr
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous huma…
Skills: Mechanical design, CAD, FEA, Structural analysis, Static loads
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$185k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Project Management, Software Development Lifecycle, Agile Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, Jira
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$227k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Security infrastructure, Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing, Security policies
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$155k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Security Infrastructure Design, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Security Policy Development, Incident Response
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$135k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Cybersecurity, Security infrastructure, Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing, NIST 800
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$198k–$297k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Software Architecture, Flight Software, Embedded Systems, C, C++
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$170k–$260k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: :, Software Architecture, Flight Software, Embedded Systems, C
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$225k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Software Architecture, Web-based Systems, Python, Golang, Rust
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$198k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: Software Architecture, Web-based Systems, Python, Golang, Rust
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$41/hr–$58/hr
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous huma…
Skills: Materials testing, Laboratory equipment operation, Sample preparation, Data collection, Mechanical testing
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$162k–$243k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: GNC Design, ADCS Development, Flight Software Implementation, Spacecraft Autonomy, Monte Carlo Simulation
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$132k–$198k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: GNC Design, ADCS Development, Flight Software Implementation, Algorithm Development, Subsystem Integration & Test
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$132k–$198k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: GNC Design, ADCS Development, Flight Software Implementation, Algorithm Development, Monte Carlo Simulation
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$143k–$214k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: C, C++, Embedded software development, RTOS, Embedded Linux
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$124k–$171k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: C, C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Software design
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$124k–$171k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: C, C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software Development
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$143k–$214k/yr
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move f…
Skills: C, C++, Embedded Software Development, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Embedded Linux
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$39/hr
Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS pl…
Skills: Vehicle operation, Troubleshooting, Data logging, Safety compliance, Technical reporting
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$43/hr
Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS pl…
Skills: Vehicle testing, Troubleshooting, Technical driving, Hardware testing, Software testing
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The QC Inspector 2 performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet aerospace quality standards and specifications. They also maintain inspection records, support root cause analysis, and collaborate with internal teams to improve quality performance metrics.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of inspection experience, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Proficiency in reading blueprints, using inspection tools, and knowledge of quality systems like AS9102 is required.
Rubbercraft is seeking Quality Inspector 2 to support our Quality team. This position performs receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections to ensure products meet applicable drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have aerospace inspection experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with standard inspection and measuring equipment.
About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. We design and manufacture precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the world's most demanding environments. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, quality, and customer commitment.
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BENEFITS:
At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.
Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, focused exclusively on high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. The group consists of 10 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), RMB Products, Rubbercraft, SPIRA Manufacturing, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our diverse product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, encapsulated O-rings, as well as polyamide foams and high-temperature thermoplastics for aircraft interiors. We also provide rotational lining for corrosion protection with seamless liners for pipelines and equipment, and additive manufacturing capabilities for advanced flight hardware production.
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