Machining & Fabrication Team Lead

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Machining & Fabrication at the Bastrop site to lead a skilled team fabricating Starlink factory equipment and tooling. You will drive deployment, quality, and safety across R&D and production builds, partnering with engineering leadership to advance high-volume Starlink initiatives.

The role requires hands-on machining leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in machining or 5+ years without a degree.
• 2+ years leading a team or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians in fabricating and deploying Starlink factory equipment.
• Collaborate to meet factory deployment targets and milestones.
• Mentor technicians and assist with design decisions and problem-solving.
• Ensure safety training and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Machining operations

CNC programming

Team leadership

Electrical schematics

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Machining & Fabrication at the Bastrop site to lead a skilled team fabricating Starlink factory equipment and tooling. You will drive deployment, quality, and safety across R&D and production builds, partnering with engineering leadership to advance high-volume Starlink initiatives.

The role requires hands-on machining leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.