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# Quality Inspector, Data Center (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Literacy, Data Centers, Network Interface Controllers, Ping (Networking Utility), Hardware Infrastructure, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Network Server
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88598996/1

## About the Role

* High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
 * 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, receiving inspection, warehouse/MRB, electronics repair/RMA, data center operations, or a related hardware-handling role.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
 * Experience documenting nonconformances and working in ticket, ERP, WMS, or RMA systems.
 * Experience packaging, labeling, and shipping returns (RMA / RTV), including ESD and fragile-hardware handling.
 * Familiarity with data center hardware (servers, switches, NICs, racks, PDUs, cooling components, or related infrastructure).
 * Comfort coordinating or performing basic hardware/network tests (link, ping, POST, visual/LED indicators, or vendor diagnostic utilities) with network or site engineering support.
 * Understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality management systems and nonconforming material control.
 * Strong attention to detail on serial-number traceability and documentation completeness.
 * Clear written and verbal communication; able to work cross-functionally with site ops, network engineering, supply chain, and SQS.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * This position is based in Memphis, TN and requires being onsite at data center facilities. Remote work not considered.
 * Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
 * Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and work in a data center environment for extended periods (hot/cold aisles; PPE as required).
 * Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.
 * Travel between Memphis-area data center sites as needed, other SpaceX sites, and potentially suppliers.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

 * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## Description

* Own day-to-day MRB operations at Memphis data centers: intake of nonconforming hardware, proper labeling and segregation, designated storage, inventory accuracy, and timely disposition.
 * Review hardware flagged by site operations; verify the reported condition, confirm identification (P/N, S/N, location, ticket), and ensure the unit is held, documented, and dispositioned before it re-enters service or inventory.
 * Coordinate functional and network testing with network engineers, or perform tests yourself when qualified, to confirm failures prior to RMA.
 * Compile supporting documentation (photos, serials, logs, test results, tickets, and packing details) and submit RMA / return-to-vendor requests.
 * Package nonconforming parts for return to vendor and coordinate outbound shipment, including paperwork, labeling, and pickup/carrier handoff.
 * Verify trace information on nonconforming units and ensure nonconformances are documented completely (part number, serial number, date code/lot, location, failure description, and associated ticket IDs).
 * Ensure nonconforming parts remain labeled and stored properly in MRB, that aging holds are actioned in a timely manner, and that stalled items are escalated to the data center SQS.
 * Partner with the data center Supplier Quality Specialist on containments, vendor communications, and the data needed for root cause and corrective/preventive action.
 * Maintain accurate records in issue-ticket and quality systems; keep MRB status visible to operations, supply chain, and SQS stakeholders.
 * Support quality management system policies and procedures for nonconforming material control; identify process gaps and help close them.