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Laser Tracker Toolmaker - Starship Launch Hardware

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Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 1 year of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or tooling environment is required.
The applicant must be able to pass the Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
The applicant must be able to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and work nights and weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones.
The applicant must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
The applicant must be able to perform duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
The applicant must be able to work at heights up to 100 feet, outdoors in extreme heat, cold, or rain, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
The applicant must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Use in-depth familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels.
Collect geometric data using a laser tracker and model-based software such as Verisurf.
Determine the appropriate reference system for each task, then apply and install it on and off the part.
Analyze collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining operations.
Integrate process monitoring with fabrication to locate welding and machining details.
Understand and apply fabrication processes and environmental effects on large structures, including free states, temperature swings, and weld shrinkage.
Communicate with fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other relevant parties.

Desired Qualifications

A two-year associate or technical degree is preferred.
Experience with laser trackers is preferred.
Experience with model-based metrology is preferred.
Experience analyzing data and generating data reports is preferred.
Experience with Verisurf X is preferred.
Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, coordinate measuring machines, and laser trackers is preferred.
Experience with Leica laser trackers is preferred.
Understanding of geometric relationships is preferred.
Understanding of the manufacturing process for large structures from concept to completion is preferred.
Ability to precision-locate machines and details in extreme environments is preferred.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional space and integrate complex geometries onto large and small fabrications is preferred.
Ability to use and learn varied software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and dependability are preferred.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude is preferred.
Ability to find solutions through diverse thinking and varied experience is preferred.
Ability to maintain high safety standards on the job site and suggest ways to continue working safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments is preferred.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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