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Supervisor, Development (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Production
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Hawthorne, CA$115k - $155kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Supervisor on the Starshield team leading Technicians and Specialists in spacecraft production, mentoring a high-performing team, maintaining manufacturing lines, and solving production challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and provide daily support/mentorship to Technicians and Specialists responsible for satellite production, including precision machining, development of 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; coordinate and execute 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 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 compliance with all necessary regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality, safety, COMSEC, and other standards/regulations
  • Seek out solutions to problems with the local team and larger SpaceX workforce

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Leadership and people managementManufacturing / production supervision

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave as per policy
  • Employee stock purchase plan (discounted stock)
  • potential discretionary bonuses
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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