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Laser Tracker Toolmaker (Starship)

SpaceX· Launch Pad Technicians - Starbase
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Hybrid (Starbase, TX)Full-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Role within SpaceX Starship program focusing on mechanical systems and tooling operations, utilizing laser trackers and GD&T to support Starship manufacturing, test flights, and missions.

Responsibilities

  • Use in-depth familiarity of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels
  • Collect geometric data using 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 tooling operations
  • Integrate process monitoring with fabrication processes to locate welding and machining details
  • Apply the fabrication process on large structures and understand the environmental effects such as free states, temperature swings, and weld shrinkage
  • Effectively communicate to fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required
  • Ensure operations can be performed safely while meeting SpaceX quality standards
  • Maintain an orderly environment that retains maximum utility for all team members

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certification
  • 2+ years of millwright, machining or industrial mechanic experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience working with laser trackers or other 3D measurement equipment

Skills

Required:GD&TLaser trackers / 3D measurement equipmentCommunication with cross-functional teams
Nice to have:Verisurf or equivalent metrology software

Benefits

  • (Not listed in the description)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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