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QA & Source Inspection at micro1
Quality and source inspection veterans contribute to a project covering aerospace, defense and marine work. You evaluate first article inspections to AS9102, decide on cosmetic defect acceptance with written reasoning, comment on hull and marine structures from documentation, and read inspection data for trends. You also apply DCMA and FAR Part 46 practice to simulated scenarios.
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What you would do
- Evaluate and disposition AS9102 First Article Inspections
- Judge cosmetic defect acceptance and document why items pass or fail
- Review hull and marine structure documentation in virtual surveys
- Analyze inspection data for quality trends and source inspection advice
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: 8+ years of complex quality inspection, including first article, cosmetic or line disposition
- Preferred: deep familiarity with AS9102, DCMA and FAR Part 46
- Preferred: background in American defense or aerospace manufacturing, or in marine surveying
- Preferred: Hull and Marine Survey expertise
- Preferred: past roles as DCMA QAR, marine surveyor, supplier quality engineer or senior QA inspector
Suits professionals who are seasoned quality inspectors or marine surveyors able to document disposition decisions and explain their technical reasoning.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: QA & Source Inspection
Pay: $40-$60/hour
Location: Global, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible - you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active
micro1 is engaging QA & Source Inspection professionals to contribute their expertise to a dynamic customer project spanning aerospace, defense, and marine sectors. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Evaluate and disposition First Article Inspections (AS9102) for compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Assess cosmetic defect acceptance in manufacturing and assembly contexts, documenting detailed justifications for acceptance or rejection.
- Apply knowledge of Government Source Inspection, including DCMA protocols and FAR Part 46 requirements, to simulated scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years conducting complex quality inspections, with significant experience in first article, cosmetic, or production line disposition calls.
- Deep familiarity with AS9102 First Article standards and the practical application of government inspection criteria (DCMA, FAR Part 46).
- Background in US defense or aerospace manufacturing, or marine surveying with exposure to regulated environments.
- Experience as a senior QA inspector, supplier quality engineer, DCMA QAR, or marine surveyor is strongly preferred.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
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Before you apply
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Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What do QA inspectors do?
In micro1's QA and Source Inspection contractor role, you evaluate First Article Inspections to AS9102, decide whether cosmetic defects are acceptable and document your reasoning, and give input on hull and marine structures from provided documentation. You also analyze inspection data for quality trends and write clear feedback that supports AI development. The project spans aerospace, defense and marine work.
What does a QA inspector do?
On this micro1 project, a QA inspector applies government source inspection knowledge, including DCMA protocols and FAR Part 46, to simulated scenarios. The work is remote, and the output is written and spoken feedback plus reports and data sets that capture your judgments and rationale. The listing states no pay rate, and no AI experience is required.
How to become a QA inspector?
This micro1 role is not an entry route. It prefers 8+ years of complex quality inspections, deep familiarity with AS9102 and government inspection criteria, and a background in US defense or aerospace manufacturing or marine surveying. Titles such as senior QA inspector, supplier quality engineer, DCMA QAR or marine surveyor are strongly preferred.
What is the average salary for a QA/QC inspector in the USA?
This site does not publish market salary data for inspectors and gives no general figure. The micro1 listing for QA & Source Inspection is a remote contractor project that evaluates inspection scenarios for AI training, and it states no pay rate. micro1 listings state project terms, not earnings or hours.
How much does the QA & Source Inspection role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the QA & Source Inspection role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the QA & Source Inspection role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other software engineering roles on this site are linked below.
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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