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Manager, Maintenance Operations (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

The Manager of Maintenance Operations for Starlink at SpaceX will lead a team focused on maximizing equipment reliability and production line uptime in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include designing maintenance systems, managing spare parts inventory, mentoring staff, and performing administrative tasks. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting and collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient operations.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • Hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and mechanical theory
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, data acquisition & control systems, and high-power electrical systems
  • Experience with machine or complex system maintenance

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires physical activity including lifting and maneuvering in a factory setting
  • Position may require working in cleanroom and industrial environments with potential hazards
  • Travel may be required, including internationally (up to 10%)

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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