Laser Tracker Tooling Engineer for Starship

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Laser Tracker Toolmaker (Starship) to join an elite team building and improving mechanical systems and tooling at our Starship facilities. You will directly contribute to the Starship program and all test flights and missions.

You will interpret GD&T, collect data with laser trackers via Verisurf, and provide analysis to guide tooling operations, while collaborating with fabricators, engineers and other stakeholders in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2+ years of millwright, machining or industrial mechanic experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience with laser trackers or other 3D measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use GD&T to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels.
• Collect geometric data using laser tracker through Verisurf.
• Establish a reference system on/off the part.
• Provide analysis of data and direction for tooling operations.
• Integrate process monitoring with fabrication to locate welding and machining details.
• Apply fabrication processes to large structures and understand environmental effects.
• Communicate with fabricators, machinists, engineers and others as required.
• Ensure operations are safe while meeting SpaceX quality standards.
• Maintain an orderly environment for the team.

Skills

GD&T expertise

Laser trackers

3D measurement

Verisurf

Data analysis

CMM knowledge

Leica trackers

Geometric relationships

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

2+ years of millwright, machining or industrial mechanic experience

2+ years of professional experience with laser trackers or 3D measurement equipment

Tools

Verisurf

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Profilometers

CMM

Leica laser trackers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Laser Tracker Toolmaker (Starship) to join an elite team building and improving mechanical systems and tooling at our Starship facilities. You will directly contribute to the Starship program and all test flights and missions.

You will interpret GD&T, collect data with laser trackers via Verisurf, and provide analysis to guide tooling operations, while collaborating with fabricators, engineers and other stakeholders in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.