Certified FAA Parachute Rigger - Contractor

Overview

Rigger Technician - Contract.

Location:

Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week).

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We  building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely0 enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We  a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.

We  looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Rigger Technician to support the assembly, packing, inspection, and testing of Outpost  atmospheric recovery systems. This is a hands-on, contracted technician role, focused on the consistent, repeatable, and safe deployment of our parachute and paraglider systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in parachute rigging whether through the FAA, military service, skydiving operations, or aerospace recovery systems and thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. You will collaborate closely with engineers to execute packing and rigging procedures, document best practices, validate materials, and contribute to a culture of quality and reliability.

• FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification or equivalent hands-on rigging experience (military, aerospace, or skydiving operations).

• Demonstrated experience with parachute or canopy systems (packing, inspection, and maintenance).

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision and repeatability.

• Experience working from engineering drawings, technical procedures, and safety documentation.

• Ability to work hands-on in both shop and field environments, including travel to testing locations

• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment where flexibility and collaboration are key.

• Pack, rig, and maintain Outpost  parachute and paraglider systems according to engineering documentation and design specifications.

• Develop and maintain detailed packing documentation and process records.

• Perform inspections, quality control checks, and traceability documentation for soft goods and rigging materials.

• Support field testing operations (currently conducted in Mojave, CA) including on-site rigging, deployment setup, and post-test inspections.

• Validate incoming soft goods and components to ensure conformance with engineering and supplier specifications.

• Manage and track soft goods inventory, maintaining organized and auditable records.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to provide feedback from rigging and test operations that inform system reliability and process improvements.

• Promote and uphold a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Salary may vary with experience

• Incentive Equity (Stock Option)

• Annual Performance-Based Bonus

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• PTO

• 401k with Company match

• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State