Supervisor, Test Operations (Starlink)
SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
Redmond, WA$115k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Supervisor responsible for the team and shop that builds, deploys, and maintains test systems for Starlink flight hardware, overseeing integration of racks, harnesses, fixtures, PCBAs, and related equipment into production-ready test systems; manages schedules, budgets, procurement, training, safety, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the production of test systems used to validate flight hardware for Starlink Satellites (Racks, Harnessing, Fixturing, Custom PCBAs, etc.)
- Supervise shop floor activity, including daily/weekly assignments and workflow
- Lead and manage a staff of 10+ workers including all performance management related tasks
- Take extreme ownership of the operations and build queue across all shifts and days
- Collaborate with test engineering partner teams to ensure that communication is high and technical needs and schedules are understood
- Contribute to hands-on builds of test equipment as necessary
- Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within the team and other departments
- Implementation and continual improvement of workflows, processes, standards, inventory and shop layouts
- Review work instructions or design updates and make change recommendations when needed
- Responsible for assessing and vetting the appropriate skillset needed for test system production
- Identify training needs and develop training programs
- Monitor labor hours and overtime, implement improvement plans and time management with staff
- Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
- Identify risks to test system readiness and address the risks accordingly
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
- Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
- Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
- Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
- Coach and support professional development of direct reports
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4+ years of assembly and/or production experience
- 1+ years of supervisor or management experience
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and components
Skills
Required:Leadership / People ManagementProject / Operations ManagementElectrical systems knowledge
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (3 weeks)
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- Shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
- Other discounts and perks
- Stock or long-term incentive opportunities and discretionary bonuses (as part of total rewards)
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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