
Metrology Specialist (Starship)
SpaceX · Starbase, TX
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist quality role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Starbase, TX. Handle lab requests for new IMTE( Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment ) additions, priority calibrations, on-site scheduling, and equipment issuing.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, AS9100
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $90k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 84 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 83 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 69%
- ✓ New product launch 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- Lean 36%
- FMEA 33%
- Six Sigma 30%
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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
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
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
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Requirements
- ✓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. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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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.
