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Laser Tracker Toolmaker (Starship) - Night Shift

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted Nov 3, 2026

Est. total comp~$75K–$188K

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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.

LASER TRACKER TOOLMAKER (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

In this role, you will work as part of an elite team building and improving the mechanical systems and tooling operations at our Starship manufacturing and launch facilities. You will directly contribute to the success of the Starship program and all 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 …

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Job inventory

Required 5 items

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

Experience: 2+ years of experience in millwright, machining or industrial mechanic

Skills and tools: GD&T, Blueprints

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 3 items

Education: Associate's degree in applied science

Skills and tools: Data analysis, CMM

Also in the posting: Night shift; Work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed; Stand up to 10 hours per day; Push/Pull up to 75lbs; Lift/Carry up to 50lbs; Work in temperatures over 80 degrees; Capable of using an air purifying respirator

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