Diamond Turning Machinist — Submicron Optics

SpaceX

Woodinville (WA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 81,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink) to manufacture sub‑micron level tolerance diamond-turned parts in production volumes. You will collaborate with engineering to develop new products and processes, and push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Responsibilities include maximizing machine uptime, troubleshooting alarms, and using CMMs and Zygo interferometers. You will follow work instructions and maintain a safe work environment while contributing to data tracking

Qualifications

3+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes.
Experience using GD&T producing precision optics.
Experience developing and producing new diamond turned products (implied)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond-turned products and processes.
Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput, improve yield, and improve process up time.
Responsible for maintaining maximum machine up time by troubleshooting alarms, repairing tooling, and maintaining best practices.
Responsible for following defined work instructions, process controls and maintaining a safe work environment.
Responsible for using metrology including CMMs, optical microscopes and Zygo interferometers.
Responsible for changing tools and tooling, following defined processes.
Responsible for data entry, work tracking and effective communication.