Starshield Spacecraft Production Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Supervisor on the Starshield team who will lead Technicians and Specialists building spacecraft protecting national security interests. This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring a high-performing team, keeping manufacturing lines running, and solving production problems when the mission cannot wait.

You will supervise daily, plan work, coordinate maintenance of GSE and test chambers, and work with engineers to schedule integration and test operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or people.
• 2+ years of experience in the aerospace, aviation, marine, or automotive field in a technical, hands-on capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily support/mentorship to a diverse team of Technicians and Specialists responsible for satellite production, including but not limited to, precision machining, development of newly introduced manufacturing methods, wire harnessing, and build & assembly.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work and team leads; assess completed work
• Lead a team of technicians to maintain manufacturing lines, mechanical GSE, and HASS chambers, including coordination and execution of preventative maintenance plans for all GSE needed for Starshield operations
• Work directly with engineers to plan, resource, and execute integration and test operations while balancing multiple competing priorities, including coordinating supporting resources when needed
• Maintain clear communication with production team and leadership
• Ensure teams adhere to work instructions and complete documentation accurately
• Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records
• Ensure the team is following all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, COMSEC, and other standards/regulations
• Seek out solutions to problems with the local team along with the larger SpaceX workforce

Skills

Team Leadership

Aerospace Experience

Manufacturing Experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Supervisor on the Starshield team who will lead Technicians and Specialists building spacecraft protecting national security interests. This hands-on leadership role requires mentoring a high-performing team, keeping manufacturing lines running, and solving production problems when the mission cannot wait.

You will supervise daily, plan work, coordinate maintenance of GSE and test chambers, and work with engineers to schedule integration and test operations