Receiving Inspector I/II
Rocket Lab · Silver Spring, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$18/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Rocket Lab" and "SPACE SYSTEMS" description, then "RECEIVING INSPECTOR I/II" description, then "What You’ll Get To Do", "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR I:", "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR II:", "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have", "Additional Requirements", then benefits and pay info.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have:
- About Rocket Lab (company description) could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic; but we have company description. Could use "About the role" heading with that content.
- Responsibilities: "What You’ll Get To Do" list.
- Requirements: maybe combine qualifications for I and II? Could have "Requirements" section with bullet list of qualifications (maybe separate I and II? but we can combine). However we must not create thin sections; we can have a single Requirements section with both sets? Might be okay.
- Qualifications: maybe "Qualifications" for nice-to-have? Actually "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have" could be "Skills" or "Preferred Qualifications". We'll treat as "Skills".
- Benefits: we have benefits description.
- Pay: we have base pay range.
- Schedule: not mentioned; we should not create Schedule section if not present.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove those.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content.
Company description:
"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 fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions"
We can keep that as prose under About the role.
Next: "RECEIVING INSPECTOR I/II Based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Receiving Inspector will be responsible for executing various aerospace inspections. You will support the Quality Inspector Supervisor and Space Systems organization. In this role, you’ll inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate precision tools like CMMs and micrometers, and assemble flight mechanisms using production drawings. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space! (Please note: this position can be hired at the IQC Inspector I or IQC Inspector II level)"
We could incorporate that into About the role or maybe a separate "About the role" already includes company description; we could add role overview under same heading or maybe a separate "About the role" includes both. But instructions: Use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have:
- About Rocket Lab (company description) could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic; but we have company description. Could use "About the role" heading with that content.
- Responsibilities: "What You’ll Get To Do" list.
- Requirements: maybe combine qualifications for I and II? Could have "Requirements" section with bullet list of qualifications (maybe separate I and II? but we can combine). However we must not create thin sections; we can have a single Requirements section with both sets? Might be okay.
- Qualifications: maybe "Qualifications" for nice-to-have? Actually "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have" could be "Skills" or "Preferred Qualifications". We'll treat as "Skills".
- Benefits: we have benefits description.
- Pay: we have base pay range.
- Schedule: not mentioned; we should not create Schedule section if not present.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove those.
We need to preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content.
Company description:
"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 fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions"
We can keep that as prose under About the role.
Next: "RECEIVING INSPECTOR I/II Based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Receiving Inspector will be responsible for executing various aerospace inspections. You will support the Quality Inspector Supervisor and Space Systems organization. In this role, you’ll inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate precision tools like CMMs and micrometers, and assemble flight mechanisms using production drawings. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space! (Please note: this position can be hired at the IQC Inspector I or IQC Inspector II level)"
We could incorporate that into About the role or maybe a separate "About the role" already includes company description; we could add role overview under same heading or maybe a separate "About the role" includes both. But instructions: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have one About the role section containing both company description and role overview. That's fine.
Next: "What You’ll Get To Do" list:
- Inspect mechanical and electrical components before use in traceable spacecraft assemblies
- Use and maintenance of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), calipers, micrometers, gages, comparators, hardness testers, and other common mechanical inspection tools.
- Create Standard Operating Procedures for specific mechanical parts.
- Communicate findings through written standardized documentation and verbal discussion.
- Assemble space flight mechanisms following written production drawings and procedures.
- Idea generation of potential process improvements.
- Shipping and receiving components according to standard company procedures.
We'll put under Responsibilities as - .
Next: "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR I:" list:
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
Next: "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR II:" list:
- 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
We could combine into Requirements section, maybe separate I and II but we can just list all qualifications; but we need to preserve that there are two levels. Could keep bullet points and note that II requires 2+ years experience. We'll include both.
Next: "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have" list:
- At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
- Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
- Direct inspection or design experience with parts complying to the ASME Y14.5 standard.
- Familiarity with use of CMM.
- Strong technical and mechanical capability.
- Familiarity with simple electrical schematics and components.
- Attention to detail necessary to verify inspected components meet required specifications.
- Integrity and focus to follow and execute procedures.
- Familiarity with common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
- Passion for doing excellent work with mechanisms and physical assemblies.
- Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
- Self-motivated mind-set.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Desire to work in a small-company environment.
We'll put under Skills (or Preferred Qualifications). Use heading Skills.
Next: "Additional Requirements" list:
- 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 this position
- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
- 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.
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
We could put under Requirements as well, maybe as a separate "Requirements" includes both qualifications and physical demands. But we already have Requirements for qualifications; we could add a subsection? But we only allowed headings list; we could add another heading like "Requirements" and include both qualifications and physical demands. That's okay.
Next: Benefits description:
"Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion."
We'll put under Benefits.
Pay: "Base Pay Range (MD Only): $18 USD - $27 USD". Also earlier: "#RL1 Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab." We'll include Pay section with that range.
Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not include boilerplate like ITAR, EEO, etc. Remove those paragraphs.
Now construct HTML.
We'll have:
About the role
...company description... role overview...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
- 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment (for Inspector II level)
Physical demands:
- 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 this position
- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
- 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.
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
But we need to keep the "2+ years..." as a qualification for II; we could note it's for Inspector II.
Alternatively we could separate I and II but not needed.
Next:
Skills
- At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
...
Next:
Benefits
...benefits description...
Pay
Base Pay Range (MD Only): $18 USD - $27 USD
We should also include note about level and base salary determined case-by-case; but that's somewhat filler. Could include in Pay section: "Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base Pay Range (MD Only): $1
- .
Next: "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR I:" list:
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
Next: "YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECEIVING INSPECTOR II:" list:
- 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
We could combine into Requirements section, maybe separate I and II but we can just list all qualifications; but we need to preserve that there are two levels. Could keep bullet points and note that II requires 2+ years experience. We'll include both.
Next: "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have" list:
- At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
- Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
- Direct inspection or design experience with parts complying to the ASME Y14.5 standard.
- Familiarity with use of CMM.
- Strong technical and mechanical capability.
- Familiarity with simple electrical schematics and components.
- Attention to detail necessary to verify inspected components meet required specifications.
- Integrity and focus to follow and execute procedures.
- Familiarity with common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
- Passion for doing excellent work with mechanisms and physical assemblies.
- Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
- Self-motivated mind-set.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Desire to work in a small-company environment.
We'll put under Skills (or Preferred Qualifications). Use heading Skills.
Next: "Additional Requirements" list:
- 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 this position
- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
- 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.
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
We could put under Requirements as well, maybe as a separate "Requirements" includes both qualifications and physical demands. But we already have Requirements for qualifications; we could add a subsection? But we only allowed headings list; we could add another heading like "Requirements" and include both qualifications and physical demands. That's okay.
Next: Benefits description:
"Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion."
We'll put under Benefits.
Pay: "Base Pay Range (MD Only): $18 USD - $27 USD". Also earlier: "#RL1 Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab." We'll include Pay section with that range.
Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not include boilerplate like ITAR, EEO, etc. Remove those paragraphs.
Now construct HTML.
We'll have:
About the role
...company description... role overview...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc.
- Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
- 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment (for Inspector II level)
Physical demands:
- 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 this position
- Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
- 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.
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Skills
- At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry. ...
Benefits
...benefits description...
Pay
Base Pay Range (MD Only): $18 USD - $27 USD
We should also include note about level and base salary determined case-by-case; but that's somewhat filler. Could include in Pay section: "Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base Pay Range (MD Only): $1