Starship Test Supervisor: Lead Checkout & Team

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist Supervisor to lead a team conducting production checkouts on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, assigning labor, and ensuring flight-worthiness while driving a productive safety-focused culture.

The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace production, leadership, and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. On-site work with extended hours and shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in production test, vehicle checkout, or final assembly in aviation/aerospace.
• 2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production checkout activity across shop floor stations and cells, including daily schedules, vehicle configuration, and workflow.
• Lead and manage a staff of ~8 test specialists including all performance management tasks.
• Review test plans, procedures, and as-runs and make change recommendations when needed.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs.
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience in production test

Tools

GSE knowledge

Test equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Test Specialist Supervisor to lead a team conducting production checkouts on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, assigning labor, and ensuring flight-worthiness while driving a productive safety-focused culture.

The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace production, leadership, and a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. On-site work with extended hours and shift flexibility is required.