Laser Tracker Metrology Specialist for Space Launch Hardware

United States Digital Space LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Laser Tracker Toolmaker for our Starship Launch Hardware team. You will build and improve mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities, getting hands-on experience on the ground floor and contributing directly to future launches.

Responsibilities include applying GD&T to blueprints, collecting data with laser trackers, and integrating process monitoring with fabrication to locate welding and machining details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment.
• Two-year degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels.
• Collect geometric data via laser tracker through model-based software such as Verisurf.
• Discern how best to establish a reference system, then apply it and install it both on and off the part.
• Provide analysis of collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining operations.
• Integrate process monitoring with the fabrication process to locate both welding details and machining details.
• Understand and apply the fabrication process and environmental effects on large structures, such as free states, temperature swings, and weld shrinkage.
• Effectively communicate with fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required.

Skills

Laser trackers

Geometric reasoning

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Two-year degree (associate/technical)

Tools

Verisurf X

Leica laser trackers

CMM

Micrometers & dial indicators

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Laser Tracker Toolmaker for our Starship Launch Hardware team. You will build and improve mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities, getting hands-on experience on the ground floor and contributing directly to future launches.

Responsibilities include applying GD&T to blueprints, collecting data with laser trackers, and integrating process monitoring with fabrication to locate welding and machining details.