Metrology Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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