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We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Responsibilities
The Quality Engineering Inspector will provide advanced technical Quality Inspection support for S&MA activities under the COMET contract. This includes performing detailed inspections and evaluations of flight hardware, ground support equipment (GSE), receiving inspection operations, and manufacturing processes. The role requires independently conducting non‑routine and complex inspection assignments, such as closeouts, modifications, testing, and calibrations of flight support systems. The technician must apply an advanced understanding of quality systems, technical documentation, and precision measurement methods to ensure compliance with NASA, program, and contractual requirements. Additionally, the position supports inspections across a wide range of processing areas, develops innovative solutions to technical issues, mentors lower-level inspectors, contributes to procedural and quality documentation, and clearly presents inspection results and technical findings to management.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training in the applicable area of expertise, and required certifications and 18 years of related experience and technical training and certification as required across all areas of industry accepted disciplines for the technical support to aerospace systems and equipment.
- Must have a valid US Driver's License.
Preferred:
- Candidates that possess advanced knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and technical documentation across multiple disciplines. Proficiency in Solumina, Maximo, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) is prefered, along with expert-level capability in using precision measurement tools. The role demands the ability to independently perform complex inspection assignments, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, troubleshoot quality issues, and communicate technical findings effectively to stakeholders and management.
Physical Requirement
- May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
- Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
- Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
- May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
- Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
- Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
- Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
- All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
- Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
- Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
- Fulltime work hours.
- Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Function
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
- Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
- In some cases, accommodation can be made for POV, if necessary.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
- Government security clearance may be required in the future.
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many onsite amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Compensation Details:
Salary starts at $85,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Responsibilities
The Quality Engineering Inspector will provide advanced technical Quality Inspection support for S&MA activities under the COMET contract. This includes performing detailed inspections and evaluations of flight hardware, ground support equipment (GSE), receiving inspection operations, and manufacturing processes. The role requires independently conducting non‑routine and complex inspection assignments, such as closeouts, modifications, testing, and calibrations of flight support systems. The technician must apply an advanced understanding of quality systems, technical documentation, and precision measurement methods to ensure compliance with NASA, program, and contractual requirements. Additionally, the position supports inspections across a wide range of processing areas, develops innovative solutions to technical issues, mentors lower-level inspectors, contributes to procedural and quality documentation, and clearly presents inspection results and technical findings to management.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training in the applicable area of expertise, and required certifications and 18 years of related experience and technical training and certification as required across all areas of industry accepted disciplines for the technical support to aerospace systems and equipment.
- Must have a valid US Driver's License.
Preferred:
- Candidates that possess advanced knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, and technical documentation across multiple disciplines. Proficiency in Solumina, Maximo, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) is prefered, along with expert-level capability in using precision measurement tools. The role demands the ability to independently perform complex inspection assignments, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, troubleshoot quality issues, and communicate technical findings effectively to stakeholders and management.
Physical Requirement
- May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
- Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
- Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
- May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
- Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
- Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
- Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
- All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
- Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
- Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
- Fulltime work hours.
- Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Function
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
- Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
- In some cases, accommodation can be made for POV, if necessary.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
- Government security clearance may be required in the future.
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many onsite amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:
This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.
Compensation Details:
Salary starts at $85,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/12/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering inspector jobs.
- Relevant certification such as AWS CWI, ICC, API 510/570, or NICET
- Minimum two to five years of field inspection or quality control experience
- Working knowledge of applicable codes including ASME, ASTM, ACI, or NEC
- Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and maintaining accurate documentation
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, civil engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Engineering Inspector Job Search
List your certifications above your experience
Engineering inspectors get screened by credentials first. Put AWS, ICC, API, or NICET certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your work history.
Tailor your resume to each inspection discipline
A structural inspection resume reads differently from a mechanical or electrical one. Swap in the relevant codes, standards, and equipment for each application rather than sending a single generic document every time.
Search by code and standard, not just job title
Many postings list the governing standard before the title. Searching terms like ASME, ASTM, NEC, or IBC alongside your discipline surfaces openings you'd miss by searching job title alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a field or document review test
Many employers give candidates a short written test on code interpretation or ask you to walk through a sample inspection report during the interview. Review the specific code edition named in the job posting beforehand.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Engineering inspector roles vary widely in travel requirements, project types, and inspection volume. Clarify exactly what you'll be inspecting and how often before the offer stage so you're negotiating on accurate information.
Engineering Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering inspectors?
The companies hiring the most engineering inspectors right now include GFT, State of Missouri, and City of Durham, NC, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in construction, energy infrastructure, and government contracting.
How many engineering inspector jobs are remote?
About 30% of engineering inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most inspection work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include plan review, documentation auditing, and quality management system oversight.
How do you become an engineering inspector?
Start with a degree or certificate in engineering technology, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Gain field experience through entry-level quality control, construction, or manufacturing roles. Then pursue a discipline-specific certification such as AWS CWI, ICC, or API, which most employers treat as the primary hiring requirement.
How do you get hired as an engineering inspector with little or no experience?
Focus on certifications you can earn without experience, such as entry-level ICC residential inspector credentials or NICET Level I, since employers weight credentials heavily at the junior level. Construction laborer, quality technician, or inspection assistant roles build the field exposure needed to move into a full inspector position within one to two years.
What does the engineering inspector interview process look like?
Most engineering inspector interviews include a phone screen focused on your certifications and experience, followed by a technical interview where you may interpret a drawing, walk through a past inspection scenario, or answer code-specific questions. Some employers add a practical field assessment or a written test on the relevant code edition before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to engineering inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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