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.
PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)
Our elite Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet; making humanity multi-planetary. This challenge isn’t for everyone – the working conditions can be hard on a desolate beach at the southernmost tip of the state – but hardcore projects require hardcore people. If you, want to immerse yourself in never-before-solved challenges, and are excited to put in the effort to make this goal a reality, we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate production cell activations and relocations in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations Engineering, Production Leadership, Materials Management, and Tooling
- Coordinate with contractors and oversee materials racking and ground support equipment (GSE) construction, ensuring per print integration and timely delivery
- Serve as the primary point of contact for temporary production space requests, managing allocations, executions, and resource optimization
- Operate forklifts safely and material handling equipment to transport flight and GSE hardware efficiently, adhering to all safety protocols to prevent incidents
- Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements, propose innovative solutions to leadership and drive implementation
- Diagnose and resolve manufacturing challenges, implementing durable corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Partner with production leadership to champion factory initiatives on the shop floor, driving safety, reliability, production rates, and overall execution improvements
- Engage with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing workflows, eliminating redundancies, minimizing downtime, and resolving blockers
- Assess and recommend shop aids and tooling solutions to boost work center productivity and efficiency
- Drive shop floor layout optimizations, along with storage and organizational improvements, to improve operational flow
- Communicate project status, key milestones, and roadmaps to stakeholders through clear, timely updates
- Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration, partnering with build, design, and reliability engineers to refine plans
- Analyze data to provide actionable recommendations for tooling design enhancements and iterative improvements
- Optimize existing production processes to reduce costs while elevating quality, speed, and efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role
- Experience working effectively in a team environment
- Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Experience with written and verbal communication including experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
- Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration
- Experience with data analysis (Excel, VBA, and/or SQL)
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
- Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly
- Experience with Siemens NX (UG), Teamcenter CAD, and PDM systems
- Experience with process development, facility, and line layouts
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Tools, PFMEA, Value Chain Mapping, Kanban, OEE, and 5
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Nominal hours - 1st shift: 6 AM - 4 PM, 2nd shift: 4 PM - 6 AM
- Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to travel – up to 5%
- Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
- Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 1 hour per day
- Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 1 hour per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the . Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.