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Technical Inspector jobs are open across aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and utilities, covering specializations in quality control, nondestructive testing, and compliance inspection, from entry-level to senior lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Technical Quality Assurance Inspector III is responsible for performing inspections of manufacturing goods during and at the completion of the manufacturing process. This role involves conducting visual, detailed dimensional and electrical inspections of individual items, sub-assemblies or final system assemblies. The inspector will interpret complex prints, manufacturing drawings, diagrams, wire cards, and lists to approve or reject in-process or final assemblies, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards and certifications. This position is for a CMM Programmer/Operator with working knowledge of PC-DMIS. When not performing CMM-related work, the candidate will perform Receiving, In-Process and Final inspections (document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment). May take part in supporting root cause analysis of non-conformances and support continuous improvement activities.In this role, you will program and operate CMM equipment using PC-DMIS. You will also perform inspections of manufacturing goods during and at the end of the manufacturing process, certify completed products, and conduct detailed dimensional and electrical inspections of individual items, sub-assemblies, or final system assemblies. When not performing CMM-related work, you will perform Receiving, In-Process and Final inspections, including document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment. You will interpret complex prints, manufacturing drawings, diagrams, wire cards, and lists to approve or reject in-process or final assemblies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, and industry certifications. Additionally, you will document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and communicate inspection findings to relevant stakeholders and management. You will assist in drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), utilize Microsoft Office suite tools for documentation and reporting, and develop and maintain proficiency in industry standards and certifications, including NASA and IPC. Furthermore, you will provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1-2 inspectors and support internal and external audits.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Certifications: Progress towards multiple NASA and IPC industry standard certifications.
- Completion of basic GD&T training.
- Understanding of technical schematics and documents.
- Understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
- Functional use and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
- Experience drafting work instructions and SOPs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of PC-DMIS for CMM programming and operation, with experience performing Receiving, In-Process, and Final inspections, including document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
- Advanced certifications in quality assurance or inspection (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Quality Inspector).
- Working towards Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
- Proficiency with standard inspection tools and equipment, including hand inspection tools and equipment.
- Developing statistical process control (SPC) techniques and data analysis.
- Basic familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and equipment.
- Experience with quality management software and databases, such as SAP QM or similar.
- Basic knowledge of electrical testing equipment and techniques, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Experience in a regulated industry, such as aerospace or defense, with an understanding of industry-specific standards and regulations including AS9100.
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance to Level I & II inspectors.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$24.86 - $34.19Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
About Us
About Sierra Space
Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth.
Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.
Sierra Space Careers:
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
The Technical Quality Assurance Inspector III is responsible for performing inspections of manufacturing goods during and at the completion of the manufacturing process. This role involves conducting visual, detailed dimensional and electrical inspections of individual items, sub-assemblies or final system assemblies. The inspector will interpret complex prints, manufacturing drawings, diagrams, wire cards, and lists to approve or reject in-process or final assemblies, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards and certifications. This position is for a CMM Programmer/Operator with working knowledge of PC-DMIS. When not performing CMM-related work, the candidate will perform Receiving, In-Process and Final inspections (document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment). May take part in supporting root cause analysis of non-conformances and support continuous improvement activities.In this role, you will program and operate CMM equipment using PC-DMIS. You will also perform inspections of manufacturing goods during and at the end of the manufacturing process, certify completed products, and conduct detailed dimensional and electrical inspections of individual items, sub-assemblies, or final system assemblies. When not performing CMM-related work, you will perform Receiving, In-Process and Final inspections, including document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment. You will interpret complex prints, manufacturing drawings, diagrams, wire cards, and lists to approve or reject in-process or final assemblies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, and industry certifications. Additionally, you will document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and communicate inspection findings to relevant stakeholders and management. You will assist in drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), utilize Microsoft Office suite tools for documentation and reporting, and develop and maintain proficiency in industry standards and certifications, including NASA and IPC. Furthermore, you will provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1-2 inspectors and support internal and external audits.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically, 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Certifications: Progress towards multiple NASA and IPC industry standard certifications.
- Completion of basic GD&T training.
- Understanding of technical schematics and documents.
- Understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
- Functional use and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
- Experience drafting work instructions and SOPs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
- Working knowledge of PC-DMIS for CMM programming and operation, with experience performing Receiving, In-Process, and Final inspections, including document review, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection using non-CMM measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
- Advanced certifications in quality assurance or inspection (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Quality Inspector).
- Working towards Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma certifications.
- Proficiency with standard inspection tools and equipment, including hand inspection tools and equipment.
- Developing statistical process control (SPC) techniques and data analysis.
- Basic familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and equipment.
- Experience with quality management software and databases, such as SAP QM or similar.
- Basic knowledge of electrical testing equipment and techniques, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Experience in a regulated industry, such as aerospace or defense, with an understanding of industry-specific standards and regulations including AS9100.
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance to Level I & II inspectors.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$24.86 - $34.19Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
About Us
About Sierra Space
Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth.
Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical inspector jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree with relevant technical coursework or military inspection experience
- Proficiency with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines
- Certification in a recognized inspection discipline such as API 510, AWS-CWI, or ASNT Level II NDT
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Familiarity with quality management systems including ISO 9001, AS9100, or TS16949
- Experience documenting nonconformances and generating inspection reports in a regulated environment
Tips for Your Technical Inspector Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Certifications like API, AWS-CWI, ASNT-NDT, and IICRC carry more weight than a degree in most technical inspector postings. Put them in a dedicated section near the top so a hiring manager spots them before reading anything else.
Tailor your resume to the inspection method
Employers screen for specific methods: ultrasonic testing, radiographic inspection, visual weld inspection, or dimensional verification. Match the exact terminology from the posting to your resume so your application clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry code
Quality and compliance inspector roles in aerospace fall under different regulatory frameworks than those in food processing or civil infrastructure. Narrow your search by industry so your experience with NADCAP, FDA, or OSHA standards aligns with what the employer actually needs.
Prepare a sample defect log or inspection report
Bring a redacted example of a nonconformance report or inspection checklist you've completed. Interviewers for technical inspector roles consistently ask candidates to demonstrate documentation habits, and a real example is far more persuasive than a verbal description.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Clarify travel requirements, shift structure, and whether the role involves shop-floor inspection, field inspection, or both before accepting any offer. These factors affect pay expectations and daily workload in ways that differ significantly across technical inspector positions.
Technical Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical inspectors?
The companies hiring the most technical inspectors right now include Sierra Space, Self Help, and Bureau Veritas, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Colorado, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace primes, defense contractors, and large-scale manufacturers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How do you become a technical inspector?
Start by completing a technical education program, apprenticeship, or military training that covers measurement, blueprints, and quality systems. Pursue a recognized certification in your target discipline, such as NDT, welding inspection, or API pressure vessel inspection. Build hands-on experience in a production or field environment, then apply to entry-level quality or inspection roles to establish a formal work history in the field.
Can you get hired as a technical inspector with little experience?
Yes, employers in manufacturing and construction regularly hire candidates with limited formal experience if they hold a relevant certification and can demonstrate hands-on familiarity with measurement tools. Military quality assurance roles, vocational programs, and inspection assistant positions are common entry points. Emphasizing your ability to read technical drawings and document findings accurately will strengthen an application even without years of direct inspection work.
What does the technical inspector interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by a technical interview that includes hands-on or scenario-based questions about inspection methods, defect identification, and documentation practices. Candidates are often asked to interpret a blueprint or explain how they would handle a nonconformance. Some roles require a practical skills assessment on the shop floor or at a field site before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to technical inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to technical inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your inspection discipline, certification level, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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