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Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
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Redmond, WA$27k - $33kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Diamond Turning Machinist responsible for manufacturing and development of sub-micron tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes, leveraging world-class equipment and metrology to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for following defined work instructions, process controls, and maintaining a safe work environment
  • Responsible for maintaining maximum machine/work center up time by identifying and reporting off nominal issues such as alarms, out of tolerance conditions, and actively maintaining best practices
  • Responsible for using metrology including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
  • Responsible for changing tools and tooling following defined processes
  • Responsible for data entry, work tracking, and effective communication

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 6+ months experience operating CNC machines

Skills

Nice to have:Diamond turning experienceSub-micron tolerance handling and inspectionCNC Lathe setupOptics manufacturing and metrologyFeedback and process improvement

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock options or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
  • Other discounts and perks (Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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