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Certified FAA Parachute Rigger - Contractor Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, part-time contractor position) Launch has changed the economics of space. Now it is time to return.
We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Certified FAA Parachute Rigger to support the assembly, packing, inspection, and testing of Outpost’s atmospheric recovery systems.
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).
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Pack, rig, and maintain Outpost’s 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.
Requirements
~1 min read- Hourly rate will vary with experience
- 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- May 9, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 44
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 23%
- Scored at
- May 9, 2026
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