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