Laser Tracker Operator

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Be a part of our team contributing to our mission in space. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented engineering professional to support Boeing production of major components of the NASA Space Launch System. This role is key to quantifying quality improvements and ensuring mission readiness for spaceflight-critical hardware. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance with NASA and Boeing engineering requirements, while working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure the quality of produced products.

The candidate shall support the following activities for the Boeing Manufacturing, Assembly and Operations (MA&O) Integrated Product Team (IPT):

• Integrate production and manufacturing knowledge, information and requirements into the producibility review as the designated Integrated Product Team (JPT) interface
• Provide manufacturing input throughout all phases of structural hardware procurement. Lead/support the planning, development, modification and execution of program procurement plans, and schedules; coordinate with affected organizations regarding impacts to hardware procurement efforts
• Review, evaluate and provide comments to Engineering drawings and documentation required to successfully procure Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage vehicle structural hardware components (Producibility)
• Provide support on-site at Supplier locations during the manufacture of components as required
• Assist in the review of detailed Project schedules of Supplier processes as they relate to the manufacture of component hardware
• Primary manufacturing focal throughout the acquisition, definition, production and support phases of structural hardware procurement
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

• Data collection plan for gathering required information in the field
• Compilation of the data acquired, in the coordinate system(s) specified
• Report on the findings and conclusions drawn from the collected data
• Creation and maintenance of training records and best-practice procedures

• Strong background in engineering data collection and analysis
• Experience with NASA, Boeing, or aerospace/defense standards related to data collection
• Knowledge of coordinates systems and how to define and capture datum features on 3D structure
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings, process specs, and test documentation
• Experience supporting audits, quality reviews, and document traceability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Flexibility to work off-shifts or changing schedules based on production needs

This is more than a support role—this is your opportunity to help shape the quality and reliability of the systems that carry our mission beyond Earth.
Join our team and make your mark on the future of spaceflight.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5-10 years Engineering experience with data collection
• Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical data
• Understanding of how to define coordinate systems and redefine data into a different coordinate system
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Familiarity with associated validation software for comparative analysis. Ability to document and report on results and address discrepancies.
• Experience with the application of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of measurement systems (e.g., photogrammetry, coordinate measuring machines, laser tracker, laser radar, laser alignment, portable measurement tools).
• Ability to review and gather required information from 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Must have experience writing process plans and data reports.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays
• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
• Prior Aerospace experience preferred
• Ability to obtain access to NASA…