Flight-Test Systems Production Lead

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 164,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a supervisor to lead the team that builds, deploys, and maintains test systems for flight hardware validation. You will oversee integration of racks, fixtures, PCBAs, and harnessing, while managing schedules, budgets, procurement, and cross-team collaboration.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to safety, and hands-on build capability. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of assembly and/or production experience.
• 1+ years of supervisor or management experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of test systems for validating flight hardware.
• Supervise shop floor activity and daily/weekly assignments.
• Lead a staff of 10+ and manage performance tasks.
• Own operations across shifts and build queues.
• Collaborate with test engineering teams to align schedules.
• Hands-on building of test equipment when needed.
• Improve workflows, inventory, and shop layouts.
• Assess skillsets and develop training programs.
• Monitor labor hours and drive productivity.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specs.

Skills

Production experience

Supervision

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

UL508A

NFPA 70E

NFPA 70

NEC

Safety certifications

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a supervisor to lead the team that builds, deploys, and maintains test systems for flight hardware validation. You will oversee integration of racks, fixtures, PCBAs, and harnessing, while managing schedules, budgets, procurement, and cross-team collaboration.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to safety, and hands-on build capability. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.