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Firefly Aerospace · 19 hours ago

Quality Inspector II Machine Shop - 2nd shift

positionBriggs, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a responsive space company focused on enabling launches and operations in space. The Quality Inspector II is responsible for inspecting and accepting qualification and flight hardware, ensuring all performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch.

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Responsibilities

Perform dimensional inspections using Zeiss CMM equipment (e.g., Contura, Prismo, Duramax)
Execute inspection programs using Calypso CMM software
Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine inspection requirements
Set up parts, fixtures, and probes for accurate measurement
Document inspection results and generate inspection reports
Identify nonconforming conditions and support root cause investigations
Work closely with Manufacturing, Design, and Quality teams
Maintain CMM equipment and ensure calibration status is current
Support AS9100 quality system requirements and internal audits

Qualification

GD&T per ASME Y14.5CMM programming with Zeiss CalypsoAerospace inspection documentationDimensional inspectionsBasic metrology toolsEngineering drawing interpretationRoot cause investigationAS9100 quality system

Required

High school diploma or GED
Strong understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
Experience with aerospace inspection documentation and traceability
Proficiency with basic metrology tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators)

Preferred

Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry
Ability to write or modify CMM programs with Zeiss Calypso software
Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined parts
ASME Y14.5 GDTP certification
Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001

Benefits

Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options

Company

Firefly Aerospace

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Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Cedar Park, Texas, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://fireflyspace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$796.56M
Key Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M

Leadership Team

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Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
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Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
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