Diamond Turning Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
Redmond, WA$22/hr - $37/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Diamond Turning Technician responsible for producing sub-micron tolerance diamond turned parts and assemblies at production volumes, working on world-class equipment and contributing to high-precision manufacturing for Starlink.
Responsibilities
- Follow defined work instructions, process controls and maintain a safe work environment
- Maintain 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
- Use metrology equipment, including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
- Operate the Lap Master machine to perform lapping operations, ensuring the required flatness is achieved prior to diamond turning
- Utilize the LuphoScan 3D optical profilometer to perform non-contact measurements on diamond turned parts
- Data entry, work tracking and effective communication
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of professional work experience using precision hand tools or equipment (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)
Skills
Required:Precision hand tools and equipmentMetrology and measurementLapping and diamond turningNon-contact measurement
Nice to have:CMMs, optical microscopes, Zygo interferometers
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
- Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Monday to Friday)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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