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Metrology Specialist (Starship)

CompanySpaceX
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
About The Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA. For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
About the Role

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) 

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Key Skills
CalibrationCompensationRepairElectronic InspectionPhysical-Dimensional InspectionMechanical InspectionThermodynamic InspectionChemical InspectionIMTEMeasurement Reference StandardsAS9100D ComplianceISO9001 ComplianceMetrology ProcessesQuantitative ReasoningVerbal ReasoningAC/DC Low Frequency Calibration
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Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Metrology Specialist will execute the calibration, compensation, repair, and maintenance of various types of inspection measuring and test equipment (IMTE) according to established procedures. This role involves using reference standards to verify equipment conformance and ensuring compliance with quality management systems like AS9100D and ISO9001.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
18231
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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