Metrology Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with managing calibration workflows and coordinating with vendors, who are detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a technical manufacturing environment at Starbase, TX.

Best fit for

Candidates with general admin experience and familiarity with calibration systems and vendor coordination
— “Coordinate vendor POs, quotes, and invoices for repair and calibration”
Individuals who thrive in hands-on, production-oriented environments and can manage physical tasks
— “Flight hardware typically is built at height or in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required”
Candidates with a background in maintaining and tracking equipment inventory and status records
— “Keep customer inventory current and audit production-line equipment”

Things to consider

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varied and sometimes cramped positions
— “working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand”
The position demands availability outside standard hours including weekends and overtime
— “Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with inventory systems and calibration workflows in your resume and interview responses
— “Calibration or inventory systems, vendor POs, shipping, or inventory control”
Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in your application materials
— “Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle several tasks and deadlines at once”
Demonstrate your communication skills by showcasing examples of writing reports and notices
— “Experience writing reports, notices, and process docs”
Showcase your experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
— “Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)”
Position yourself as someone familiar with quality standards like ISO/IEC 17025 and AS9100D
— “Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100D, and ISO 9001”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

lab requests
IMTE additions
priority calibrations
on-site scheduling
equipment issuing

Typical background

1+ years of general admin or coordination experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Lab RequestsIMTE AdditionsPriority CalibrationsOn-site SchedulingEquipment IssuingVendor PosQuotesInvoicesCalibrationInventoryShippingNotificationsAuditsReporting

Preferred

JiraIndysoftIso/iec 17025As9100dISO 9001Basic CalibrationsGas MetersHand ToolsWriting ReportsProcess Docs

Stack & domain

IMTEJiraIndysoftIso/iec 17025As9100dISO 9001OrganizationDetail-orientedMetrologyCalibrationInventory Control

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.
METROLOGY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)
Starship Metrology at Starbase supports production, test, and launch by keeping measuring and test equipment tracked, issued, and in spec. This role does the day-to-day admin work for the lab: tickets, inventory, vendors, shipping, notifications, audits, and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle lab requests for new IMTE( Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment ) additions, priority calibrations, on-site scheduling, and equipment issuing
Move equipment through the normal workflow, including status updates, customer check-in support, and vendor calibration processing
Keep customer inventory current and audit production-line equipment; flag equipment that is not operating or measuring correctly
Coordinate vendor POs, quotes, and invoices for repair and calibration
Send weekly overdue-asset notices to production teams
Coordinate shipping for SpaceX Metrology labs and vendor labs
Collect data on outsourced calibrations and in-sourcing ROI
Keep inventory, status, and ownership records current; help with calibration coordination, reporting, and audits
Reply to customers promptly and help walk-ins; act as the admin contact for users, production teams, and vendors
Help with documentation and process changes; work assigned priorities and update others on progress and blockers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1+ years of general admin or coordination experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
Jira and/or Indysoft software systems
Calibration or inventory systems, vendor POs, shipping, or inventory control
Completing basic calibrations on gas meters and common hand tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, torque wrenches, crane scales, and similar)
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100D, and ISO 9001
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle several tasks and deadlines at once
Experience writing reports, notices, and process docs
Clear writing and speaking
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted and to stand for extended periods
Flight hardware typically is built at height or in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
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
Must be able to work all shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
Must be able to travel for short trips as needed
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.

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)