
SpaceX
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5k - 10k Employees
CMM Programmer (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Job Description
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. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in rural or developing areas.
SpaceX demands a new type of supply chain to support Starlink products. 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 of 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 (includes a 15% shift differential on top of hourly rate) 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. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon...
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Mid Level
Work type
On Site
Department
Starlink Product Supply Chain Reliability
Posted
on Feb 5, 2026
Financials
Type
private
Annual Revenue
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Market Cap
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Amount Raised
9B+
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