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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Laser Tracker Toolmaker (Starship Launch Hardware)

Cape Canaveral, FLFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

GD&T
blueprints
laser tracker
manufacturing
production
tooling
process monitoring
welding
machining
large structures

Nice to have

Verisurf
model-based metrology
data analysis
data reports
Leica
geometric relationships

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Laser Tracker Toolmaker for their Starship Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team. This role involves building and improving mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints using GD&T, collecting geometric data with laser trackers and model-based software like Verisurf, establishing and applying reference systems, analyzing data, and understanding fabrication processes and environmental effects on large structures. The position requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing/production or tooling experience. Preferred qualifications include a two-year degree, experience with laser trackers, model-based metrology, data analysis, and specific software like Verisurf X.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LASER TRACKER TOOLMAKER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

As part of the Starship Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team, you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches.

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 for the current task, 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Two-year degree (associate or technical)

Experience with laser trackers

Experience with model-based metrology

Experience analyzing data and generating data reports

Experience with Verisurf X

Experience using inspection equipment, such as, micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, CMM and laser trackers

Experience with Leica laser trackers

Understanding of geometric relationships

Understanding of the manufacturing process of large structures from concept to completion

Able to precision locate machines and details in extreme environments

Able to visualize 3D space and integrate complex geometries on to both large and small fabrications

Able to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information

Demonstrated leadership and dependability

Able to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude

Able to find solutions to problems through diverse thinking while utilizing a varied experience

Able to maintain the highest level of safety on the job site and bring new ideas of how to continue to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work the following shift

Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm

Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones

Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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