Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist (Starfall)
Core
Packing parachutes for human and cargo spaceflight and inspecting soft goods components for SpaceX's Starfall and Dragon systems.
Role type
Parachute Rigger & Quality Specialist
Builds
Parachute systems and soft goods components for spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace / Parachute Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
parachute packing, soft goods inspection, quality assurance, technical drawing interpretation, calibrated equipment management, high-resolution inspection photography, hydraulic equipment operation, tension testing
Preferred skills
Senior Rigger License (FAA or military), experience with large/cargo/pressure packing canopies, textile knowledge, quality department experience, high-consequence procedural work, ITAR compliance
Technologies
Scales, micrometers, hydraulic equipment, ovens, hand tools
Responsibilities
Fold, rig, and pack parachutes; perform in-process, final, and post-flight inspections; validate incoming parts against specifications; maintain calibrated equipment; support development of packing procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC