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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

CMM Inspector (Starbase)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The CMM Inspector will perform complex inspections on mechanical parts and ensure quality through the selection and use of appropriate gauges and tools.

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Responsibilities

Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality. Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
Perform complex inspections on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
Program and setup Articulating Arm (ex. Romer), CMMs to achieve the desired inspections
Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
Inspect flight hardware at the supplier according to engineering drawings, purchase order(s), industry standards, and SpaceX specifications
Ensure that all parts meet SpaceX specifications and standards or that any non-conformance is documented at the supplier
Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
Travel up to 30% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites

Qualification

CMM ProgrammingPrecision Mechanical InspectionAerospace Inspection ExperienceQuality Management SystemsGD&T InterpretationPC-DMIS SoftwareVerisurf SoftwareStatistical Process ControlMicrosoft Office SkillsMetrology Tools Usage

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of precision mechanical inspection experience
3+ years of programming and running CMM or Faro Arm experience
Must be willing to work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to travel for business needs - up to 30%
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

Preferred

Aerospace precision inspection experience
Practical experience working within quality management systems (AS9100 and ISO 9001)
CMM Programming with PC-DMIS software
Romer Arm experience with Verisurf software
Basic understanding of electronics inspection and propulsion valve operation
Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Statistical process control experience
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities and tasks as delegated
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification using ASME Y14.5. GD&T and skillful use of metrology tools and gauge

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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