Spacecraft Metrology Engineer - CMM & Laser Tracking

Quantum Space; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK seeks a Metrology Engineer to lead dimensional inspection and measurement capabilities for our Ranger spacecraft program. You will handle CMM programming, laser tracking, GD&T interpretation, and establish metrology infrastructure to support precision spacecraft manufacturing.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will develop inspection programs for flight hardware, set metrology standards, and ensure dimensional accuracy during transition to rate production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in dimensional metrology, CMM programming, or quality engineering in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs, laser trackers, and optical measurement systems.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T; develop inspection plans and datum strategies for machined, welded, and composite hardware.
• Specify, procure, and commission metrology equipment and fixtures for the Tulsa facility.
• Develop first-article inspection packages per AS9102 and in-process inspection methods for production.
• Perform measurement system analysis and establish calibration and gauge control programs.
• Support large-structure alignment and as-built measurement during spacecraft integration.
• Collaborate on tolerance analysis, datum schemes, and inspectability.
• Analyze inspection data to identify process drift and drive corrective action.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Measurement analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

MCOSMOS

Job description

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK seeks a Metrology Engineer to lead dimensional inspection and measurement capabilities for our Ranger spacecraft program. You will handle CMM programming, laser tracking, GD&T interpretation, and establish metrology infrastructure to support precision spacecraft manufacturing.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will develop inspection programs for flight hardware, set metrology standards, and ensure dimensional accuracy during transition to rate production.