About this role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
DIAMOND TURNING MACHINIST (STARSHIELD) - LEVEL 4/5
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Designed to meet diverse mission requirements, Starshield satellites are capable of integrating a wide variety of payloads, offering unique versatility to users. With the proven ability to iterate rapidly, SpaceX's unique full-stack approach in developing end-to-end systems, from launch vehicles to user terminals, enables the deployment of capabilities at scale with unprecedented speed. Starshield's proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides inherent resiliency and constant connectivity to on-orbit assets, while SpaceX's proven rapid launch capability provides expedient and economical access to space.
As a Diamond Turning Machinist - Level 4/5 on the Diamond Turning team, you are responsible for the manufacturing and development of sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn/expand a diamond turning skillset, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond-turned products and processes
• Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput, improve yield, and improve process up time
• Maintain maximum machine up time by troubleshooting off-nominal issues such as alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
• Using metrology, including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
• Changing tools and tooling, following defined processes
• Data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with production teams, engineering, and leadership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes
• Experience using GD&T producing precision optics
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes
• 3+ years of experience operating CNC machines
• Experience developing and producing new diamond turne