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METROLOGY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

The Metrology Specialist will perform calibration, compensation, and repair of electronic, physical–dimensional, mechanical, thermodynamic, and/or chemical inspection on measuring and test equipment (IMTE) for SpaceX’s world-class measurement applications and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow procedures to perform routine and complex tasks related to the calibration, compensation, repair and maintenance of electronic, physical–dimensional, mechanical, thermodynamic and chemical inspection IMTE
• Use measurement reference standards and calibration systems to verify conformance of IMTE with associated performance criteria
• Assure compliance of SpaceX Metrology to SpaceX Quality Management System, AS9100D and ISO9001 requirements
• Assist Metrology Engineering in assessing, modifying and implementing metrology processes and applications
• Support IMTE end users and owners regarding IMTE use and measurement best practices
• Serve as IMTE subject matter expert for supported measurement parameters

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with metrology, quality inspection or dimensional analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of professional metrology, calibration, and mechanical experience
• Experience using, calibrating, compensating and / or repairing high accuracy, high precision measurement equipment
• Training in military, defense, aerospace, energy, or medical setting
• Excellent quantitative and verbal reasoning skills
• AC/DC low frequency IMTE calibration, compensation and repair experience
• Precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) and/or test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) experience
• Familiarity with ISO / IEC 17025, AS9100D and ISO9001
• Familiarity with Calibration Management and Metrology Information Systems (MIS), specifically IndySoft
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• Experience with and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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 EEOCompliancespacex.com.