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Receiving Inspector

Compensation
$80,000–$90,000/year

Job Description

Wanna join the adventure?

As a Receiving Inspector, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining product quality and supporting seamless production operations. It is the inspector’s responsibility to ensure incoming parts and materials meet applicable workmanship and/or contractual standards, and are ‘ready for use' when they are put on the shelf in inventory.

You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations functions to help define requirements, identify and resolve non-conformances, and streamline overall inspection processes.

About this role:

  • Perform receiving inspection verification on incoming components, assemblies, and materials in accordance with certifications, specifications, and conformance to design requirements

  • Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, and quantity as required.

  • Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies.

  • Approve or reject items and document inspection results as required.

  • Contribute to a culture centered around quality workmanship and skills development.

Must Haves:

  • 3+ years of manufacturing or quality experience.

  • Experience inspecting harnessing, circuit cards/electronic boxes, electrical & mechanical components, and complex sub-assemblies.

  • Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings (electrical schematics & assembly drawings).

  • Basic understanding of GD&T and machining processes.

  • Basic understanding of electronics and electrical assembly processes.

  • Knowledge and experience with measurement and inspection hand tools (e.g., micrometers, digital multimeters, durometers, ohmmeters, circuit testers, and more).

  • Detail-oriented, with a strong pride and ownership of work performed.

  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, converting from standard to metric.

  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral).

  • Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with the Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence).

  • Experience with NetSuite ERP or First Resonance ION MES.

  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures / work instructions.

  • Technical degree preferred – AET and/or A&P License.

  • ISO 9001/AS9100 or equivalent experience.

  • Harness Test (Continuity, IR & DWV) with Cirris Automated Tester.

  • CCA Circuit Check and/or Functional Testing.

  • Familiarity with running software scripts.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable
  • *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

    Who We Are

    Loft: Space Made Simple.

    Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

    We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

    With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

    As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

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    Job Details

    Department
    Operations
    Category
    Technician
    Employment Type
    Full Time
    Location
    Golden, CO
    Posted
    Apr 15, 2026, 07:33 AM
    Listed
    Apr 15, 2026, 09:11 AM
    Compensation
    $80,000 - $90,000 per year

    About Loft Orbital

    Part of the growing space & AI ecosystem pushing the frontiers of technology.

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