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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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 the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Starlink PCBA production at SpaceX, you will lead a team focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for high-volume production of electronic assemblies. Your role will involve collaborating with design and production teams, managing technical documentation, mentoring engineers, and implementing automation solutions to enhance efficiency. You will also be responsible for aligning manufacturing strategies with key performance metrics such as quality, delivery, and cost.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor of science in aerospace, mechanical, systems, electrical, or manufacturing engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience
Nice to have
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline
- Previous experience leading team of high performing engineers and/or specialists
- Experience with the design and manufacturing of high reliability electronics assemblies
- Technically well-rounded with proficiency in electronics manufacturing techniques, processes and equipment
- Ability to develop and maintain high performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant leadership and mentoring responsibilities
- Position may require extended hours and weekend work
- Travel requirement of up to 10%
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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