Incoming Quality Control; IQC Inspector III - Mechanical

Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector III - Mechanical

Location:

Middle River, Maryland

Base Pay Range (MD Only): $26 – $33 USD

• Inspect incoming flight hardware and verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Review documentation packages and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Evaluate drawing requirements and initiate NCRs for any nonconformances
• Perform mechanical inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools
• Apply GD&T principles and interpret engineering blueprints
• Support inspection of composite components and large structures
• Work in a fast‑paced environment that may require long days and weekend support

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or equivalent inspection
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency with mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Ability to inspect incoming flight hardware and review documentation packages
• Experience evaluating drawing requirements and issuing NCRs
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with extended hours as needed

• Experience with CMM and laser tracker systems
• Familiarity with Inspire and Poly Works software
• Experience with NDT scanning
• Background performing critical alignments on large structures
• Experience working with composite materials

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate a computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute between buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate noise levels

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including top tier medical HMO, PPO, and a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 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 and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at  This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.

These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.