CMM Programmer (Starlink)
SpaceX
Software Engineering
Bastrop, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
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.
CMM PROGRAMMER (STARLINK)
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain to support Starlink Product. We require our suppliers to provide premium quality with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
- Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
- Set up Romer ARM or CMM to achieve the desired inspection
- Identify engineering and design GD&T issues and errors creating ambiguity in the manufacturing and inspection process
- Work with team to apply process improvement
- Work to identify improvement by building awareness to quality policies and procedures in support with goals
- Understand GD&T requirements as applied to the engineering drawing and drawing notes
- Spot interpretation issues as applied to dimensions written or evaluation to requirements
- Help others around them to exceed the expectations of their job
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5 years’ CMM inspection experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- CMM experience, including programming on multi-sensing CMMs (vision, laser, touch probe, etc.)
- Ability to assist with designing/developing quality gauging to improve efficiencies
- Understands and adheres to ISO 9001
- Able to read and understand all drawing criteria, GD&T, notes and tolerances.
- Experience with set-up of CMM or Romer Arm
- Knows when and what tool is required to complete the job at hand
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work 3rd shift. Approximate hours: 10:30pm-7am
- Able to lift 25lbs
- Able to perform repetitive movement, lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, crawl, maneuver in tight spaces, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
- Willingness to work overtime hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
ITAR 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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