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Quality and Mission Assurance Space Jobs Without a Degree
72 no-degree quality and mission assurance jobs in space are open today, in 15 states. Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each with its full posting and the pay it states.
Median posted pay $34/hr (13 jobs that state an hourly rate)Updated 7 Nov 2026, 11:17 UTC
Newest no-degree quality and mission assurance jobs in space
The newest 72 of 72, newest first; each state's page below lists every one in that state.
- EHS Technician III“What You Will Be Doing ## Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to - Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste including consolidation, labeling, inspection, and waste shipment coordination - ...”
- Quality Inspector Receiving Inspection III“This position is located at our rocket production facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitors and inspects all incoming deliveries for order accuracy, major defects, or damage during ...”
- Inspector - Receiving Sr - N2“Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. ## Basic Qualifications - High School Diploma - 2+ years performing inspections of electronic parts/equipment - Experience analyzing and ...”$47,100–$87,500/yr
- Senior Quality Technician“Initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities. - Support counterfeit and suspect material prevention per company procedures. - Record inspection and test results accurately in ...”
- Quality Inspector I, 1st Shift, Site 1“(4x10 schedule) with a 10% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks ## Education - High School Diploma or GED required. - Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred. ## ...”
- Firefighter 2“Other responsibilities include assisting in the administration of emergency medical treatment; inspection of building fire systems, conducting motor test standbys, burning ground standbys, training, flare drops, special ...”$44,400–$74,000/yr
- Environmental Technician“In this role you will work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure that our manufacturing campus and west coast recovery operations can support SpaceX goals while meeting all environmental objectives and ...”
- NDT Technician I, 1st Shift, Site 2“Compliance - Record and document inspection results in accordance with internal procedures and industry standards - Ensure traceability of inspection data and materials - Follow all AST, customer, and regulatory ...”
- Inspector III – Material Quality Assurance (MQA)“Skills </b></br><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience. </li><li paraeid="{81ab4dd1-6bfe-4bbc-8033-28c3ec3f5775}{122}" ...”$57,319–$91,710/yr
- Quality Specialist II“Passion for our mission and vision is required! ## Special Mentions - Shifts available: Monday - Friday, Day Shift - Interviews will include a technical assessment - Role requires physical material handling; ability to ...”$85,049–$119,068/yr
- Quality Inspector, Receiving“Required Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, ...”$53,040–$72,665/yr
- Precision Inspector“As a Precision Inspector at Impulse, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that every component, system, and process involved in building spacecraft & engine hardware meets our rigorous standards for spaceflight. ...”$35–$45/hr
- Lead, Assistant Chief Inspector“Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts. </span></p><p> ...”$72,134–$105,019/yr
- Quality Inspector“Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, ...”$53,040–$72,665/yr
- Sr. Inspector, Quality (A&P)“Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, ...”$61,526–$87,516/yr
- Industrial Hygienist Internship Summer 2027“Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns! ## Required Education - At minimum completed Sophomore year ...”
- Precision Measurement Support 2“Training will be M-F for several months until able to conduct operations individually. ## Required Education High School/GED ## Required Years of Experience Minimum of 2 years of related work experience ## Basic ...”
- Quality Engineering Internship Summer 2027“Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns! ## Required Education - At minimum completed Sophomore year ...”$23.10–$37.95/hr
- Technical Specialist I – CMM Programmer - 2nd Shift“Skills </b></br><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years or more related experience. </li><li>Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may ...”$66,017–$105,628/yr
- Dimensional Inspector & Programmer - (Night Shift)“Multi-instrument surveys include USMN, datum alignments and analysis to CAD, and setting up measurement and reporting templates inside spatial analyzer. - Program Development and Modification: Create, modify, and ...”$27.67–$38.73/hr
- Quality Technician C“This position is located in Palm Bay, FL: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida ## Essential Functions - Perform inspections, tests, analyses, and audits of complex products, processes, and supplier parts, including ...”
- Quality Inspector - Senior (Second Shift)“Top Secret Clearance Post Start is required.) ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) - Minimum of High School Diploma or GED - More than 1 year of experience performing Quality Inspections - More than 1 ...”$29.42–$47.09/hr
- Flight Inspector Level 2 /3“This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. ## Basic Qualifications for Level 2 - High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. - No clearance required to ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Supervisor Quality Control“Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality Assurance, the Supervisor coordinates inspection priorities, communicates quality concerns, and supports resolution of issues affecting daily ...”
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist“Industrial Hygiene support of environmental compliance programs, exposure strategy, and chemical hazard evaluations and SDS management. - Maintain Emergency Response / HazMat readiness and programs, coordinate with ...”$70,000–$100,000/yr
- Development Test Specialist, Hardware Reliability (Starlink)“If you are a motivated, data driven, and reliability-focused professional, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic ...”
- Penetrant Inspector Level 2“Coordinate recurring defects with concerned engineering and vendor personnel and recommend corrective action measures. - Test and pass Level II certification in house. - Able to pass vision test requirements. ## ...”$33.14–$57.32/hr
- Quality Assurance Inspector“Maintain independence from production execution while promoting a consistent, team-based approach to quality. ## To be considered for the Quality Assurance Inspector role, here's what you'll need to bring with you - High ...”$33.00–$35.00/hr
- Flight Inspector 1“This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. ## In this job, you will - Read the engineering drawing and determine the inspection method, tools, and acceptance criteria for new or unfamiliar part ...”$51,400–$85,600/yr
- Flight Inspector 2“This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. ## In this job, you will - Perform in-process and final inspections on wiring, connectors, harness assemblies, and various related components, to ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Flight Inspector 2/3“This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. ## Basic Qualifications for Level 2 - High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. - Must have the ability to ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Flight Inspector 3/ Flight Inspector 4“The Candidate will: - Participate in pre-test activities such as review of test plan and test procedure documentation - Verify that all pre-test readiness activities are complete - Assess readiness to enter formal test ...”$72,600–$121,000/yr
- Flight Inspector Level 2 or 3“Execute inspection per applicable Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, and program-specific quality requirements - Initiate and complete inspection records in TIPQA; verify QC Inspection Required ...”$52,700–$87,900/yr
- Technician - Quality Control Sr - N2“Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. ## Basic Qualifications - High School diploma - Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and documentation practices; effective written/verbal ...”$41,900–$77,700/yr
- Tech Non-Destruct Test Spec - N3“Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. ## Basic Qualifications - High School diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training ...”$50,300–$105,000/yr
- Flight Inspector - Level 1/ 2“Maintains records of results. - Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. ## Basic ...”$51,400–$85,600/yr
- Flight Inspector Level 2 - 2nd Shift“Maintains records of results. - Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. - Other ...”$61,100–$101,800/yr
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Paramedic)“Maintain waste logs and conduct weekly SAA inspections - Recognize construction or industrial storm water requirements - Recognize spill prevention countermeasures and control plan (SPCC) requirements and address spills ...”
- Mechanical/Electrical Sr. Receiving Inspector“You will have an onsite 9/80 work schedule in Gilbert, Arizona. ## To be considered for a Quality Assurance Inspector role, here's what you'll need to bring with you - High School Diploma, GED preferred.”$30.00–$35.00/hr
- Technical Trainer, EHS (Starship)“The ideal candidate brings applicable industry experience, strong communication skills, innovative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for contributing to a safe workplace that supports the advancement of human ...”
- Quality Technician“Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, Florida, has an opportunity for a Quality Technician to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital ...”
- Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety (Recovery)“The EHS supervisor leads by example and sets the bar for all safety, waste, and environmental-related tasks. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities/priorities of the EHS ...”$112,000–$150,000/yr
- Quality Inspector II, 4th Shift, Site 2“(3x12 schedule) with a 25% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks ## Education - High School Diploma or GED required. - Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Aviation Maintenance, or ...”
- Supplier Quality Specialist (Starship Supply Chain)“In parallel, identify ways to enhance and update the variables surrounding these processes, to reduce the total issue ticket landscape. - Create improvements within SpaceX's supply base to facilitate a more stable supply ...”$85,000–$135,000/yr
- Fire Protection Specialist (Facilities Infrastructure)“This role combines in-house fire protection design with hands-on field work: inspection, testing, maintenance, contractor oversight, and commissioning of alarm, detection, and water or gas-based suppression systems. ## ...”
- (Skillbridge) Flight Inspector 2/3“Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product. - Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either the Level 2 or Level 3. ## Basic Qualifications for Level 2 - High School ...”$52,700–$87,900/yr
- QC Inspector“We are truly Everywhereyoulook ## Responsibilities - Performs Receiving Inspection by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; segregating and tagging nonconforming material; initiating NCRs. - ...”$39,000–$52,000/yr
- Inspector 2 - 1st Shift“Relocation is not available for this role. ## Your Expertise - Required Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of additional education and/or related experience - Available to work 1st Shift ...”$25.34–$42.26/hr
- CMM Source Inspector“Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience - 3+ years of CMM programming, CMM ...”$30.00–$38.00/hr
- Quality Inspector, Data Center (Starlink)“You will review hardware flagged by site operations, confirm failures through coordinated or hands-on testing, document nonconformances with complete trace information, submit RMAs, and get parts packaged and shipped ...”
- NDT Level II X-ray Technician“The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality Department based in Pueblo, CO This role will start onsite based in Penrose, CO and will transfer to Pueblo, CO. ## In this role, the essential ...”$36–$42/hr
- Inspector II“Skills </b></br><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year work experience or equivalent experience.</li><li>Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, ...”$47,614–$76,181/yr
- Flight Inspector – Level 3 or 4“This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. ## Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following - Successful candidates will work independently to perform a wide range of ...”$62,700–$104,500/yr
- Inspector Level 3“This position can be filled at either a Level 3 . ## Basic Qualifications for Level 3 - High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. - Must have the ability to obtain and ...”$72,600–$121,000/yr
- Quality Receiving Inspector 3 - 2nd Shift“This role is 100% onsite and 2nd Shift. ## Roles and Responsibilities - Clearly, accurately, and concisely communicate potential defects to quality engineers for disposition. - Identify trending defects not limited to ...”$52,700–$87,900/yr
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Raptor/Starship)“OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - A dedication to the mission of ...”$33–$50/hr
- Senior Quality Control Inspector“Working cross-functionally with quality, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain, this role supports incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities while ensuring products comply with engineering ...”
- Quality Inspector II“Proactively suggest improvements and elevate issues to management. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Required Qualifications/Education - High school diploma or GED Equivalent.”$25.00–$38.00/hr
- Blue Light Inspector II- Weekend Shift“Multi-instrument surveys include USMN, datum alignments and analysis to CAD, and setting up measurement and reporting templates inside spatial analyzer. - Program Development and Modification: Create, modify, and ...”$27.67–$38.73/hr
- Quality Specialist III - CMM Programming“This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) which assure adherence to design, ...”
- Quality Inspector - Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)“Government security clearance ## Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience;”$49,500–$91,500/yr
- Quality Inspector“Citizen (required) - Comfortable using a variety of measurement tools – calipers, micrometers, pin gages, optical comparator - Able to multitask, willing to learn and cross-train in multiple areas (Incoming, In-process, ...”$50,600–$67,500/yr
- Quality Assurance Associate II“You will be responsible for programming and using inspection/analysis equipment, handling nonconformances and corrective actions, calibration and metrology of equipment, as well as performing inspections on electronic ...”
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist“OR High school diploma, or equivalency certificate, with 4+ years of experience implementing and overseeing environmental, health and safety programs ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - A dedication to the mission of ...”
- Thermography Engineering Technician-NDE (ET4-ET6)“An individual with experience with engineering software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) is desired. - Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, ...”
- Inspector - Receiving Spec - N3“Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. ## Basic Qualifications - High School Diploma - US Citizen required to meet program requirements - Familiarity with electronic components - ...”$50,300–$93,300/yr
- Quality Specialist III - Lunar“This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. ## Special Mentions - Relocation provided - Interviews will include a technical assessment - A- shift 4/10's Mon-Thurs, 7am-5pm ## ...”
- NDT Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)“If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. ## Minimum Qualifications - Level II RT certification in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ...”
- Quality Inspector III“Multi-instrument surveys include USMN, datum alignments and analysis to CAD, and setting up measurement and reporting templates inside spatial analyzer. - Program Development and Modification: - Create, modify, and ...”
- EHS Engineer - III“Passion for our mission and vision is required! ## Responsibilities - Perform duties associated with the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste to include but not limited to: consolidating, labeling, inspection, ...”
- Specialist - Quality II“Passion for our mission and vision is required! ## Special Mentions - Relocation provided - Shifts available: Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-4:30PM - This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business ...”
- Specialist - Quality III“Passion for our mission and vision is required! ## Special Mentions - Relocation provided - Shifts available: Monday-Thursday 4:00PM-2:30AM - This position will require shift flexibility to align with changes in business ...”
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Frequently asked questions
How many no-degree quality and mission assurance jobs in space are open?
72 today, at 20 employers in 15 states, the most in California (16), Florida (12), Texas (12). This page lists the newest 72; each state's page lists the state's own.
How much do no-degree quality and mission assurance jobs in space pay?
13 of them state an hourly rate, with a median of $34 an hour (the middle of each posted range). Technician and trade roles are often paid by the hour, with overtime on top.
What do these quality and mission assurance jobs in space ask for instead of a degree?
Usually hands-on experience, a trade or military background, or a certification the posting names; the line quoted under each title shows the education it accepts.
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