Production Control Scheduler (Falcon)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted about a month ago · $85,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 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
- 2026-09-17
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
As a Production Control Scheduler at SpaceX, you will take ownership of production scheduling for a specific work center, managing both day-to-day tasks and long-term planning. Your responsibilities include creating rate-based schedules, tracking hardware constraints, collaborating with production teams, and improving MRP accuracy. You will also identify opportunities for automation and lead initiatives to mitigate schedule risks while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations OR 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
Nice to have
- Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy
- Self-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts to meet customer and company goals
- Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships in a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.)
- Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts
What you get
- Pay range Level I: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00/per year
- Pay range Level II: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Worth weighing
- Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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