METROLOGY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)
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.
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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