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Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink) - Level 4/5

SpaceX · Woodinville, WA

Posted Nov 4, 2026

Est. total comp~$88K–$119K

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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.

DIAMOND TURNING MACHINIST (STARLINK) - LEVEL 4/5

As a Diamond Turning Machinist on the Diamond Turning team, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and development of sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world class equipment, learn/expand a diamond turning skillset, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond-turned products and processes

Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput, improve yield, and improve process up time

Responsible for maintaining maximum machine up time by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices

Responsible for following defined work instructions, process controls and maintaining a safe work environment

Responsible for using metrology including CMM’s, optical microscopes and Zygo interferometers …

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Job inventory

Required 4 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years of related experience)

Experience: 3+ years of experience in operating diamond turning lathes

Skills and tools: GD&T

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 2 items

Experience: 5+ years of experience in operating diamond turning lathes

Skills and tools: Troubleshooting

Also in the posting: 10 hour shifts; work all shifts; overtime and weekends as needed; lift up to 25 lbs; stand for extended periods; stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

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Crew department: Drilling

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Machining
Mechanical design and failure analysis
Rock and soil mechanics basics
Motors, gearboxes and torque control
Test planning and data review

Train for it: the Drilling Track: Rigs, Well Control and Geothermal. 4 short modules, a quiz after each one and a final test. Pass it and you get the Mars Mining Certificate in Drilling Fundamentals, with its own public page you can link from your resume.

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I can do Machining on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Mechanical design and failure analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Rock and soil mechanics basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Motors, gearboxes and torque control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Test planning and data review on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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