SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS) 

We are looking for an experienced and talented leader to manage a team of technicians dedicated to supporting Avionics development and hardware sub-assemblies. The success of SpaceX depends on our ability to continuously innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the Avionics Starship team provides the hands-on skills necessary to achieve that goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a staff of up to 15+ technicians and all performance management related tasks such as coaching, steering, and developing the team, while continuously improving labor efficiency and utilization
• Collaborate with other production and engineering teams to develop and implement manufacturing cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures
• Provide feedback to engineers on designs for manufacturability
• Manage the team’s workload by balancing long term and emergency requests, managing schedules, providing timely/accurate status to engineers, and adding temporary and/or permanent headcount as needed to support demand
• Develop a thorough understanding of the technical difficulty of the parts, assemblies, and individual tasks so that appropriately skilled technicians are assigned to the job
• Identify training needs with the team, and develop training programs so that the team continually grows in technical proficiency
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and attendance to implement improvement plans where necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing a team of technicians in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ years of experience using electronics equipment (programmable power supplies, DMM’s, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Experience multitasking and working on multiple projects during a shift
• Experience adapting to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Experience with written/verbal communication and teamwork
• Experience using Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with databases and data management
• Knowledge of commercial and aerospace assembly standards
• Experience being organized and detail oriented
• Experience motivating others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel – up to 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year        Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.