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Certified FAA Parachute Rigger - Contractor

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Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements Summary

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).

Technical Tools
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Responsibilities

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  • 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

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  • 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

Where is the job
Los Angeles, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listed under
Worldwide

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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Certified FAA Parachute Rigger - Contractor