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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 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
The Manager of the Critical Lift team at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing crane operations at Starbase, focusing on critical flight hardware and construction lifts. This role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring safety compliance, conducting performance assessments, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. The manager will also create critical lift plans and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 8+ years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations
- 4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports
Nice to have
- Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
- Demonstrate strong leadership traits
- Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations
- Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as equipment operational awareness
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position requires comfort in high-stress environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Role involves significant responsibility for safety and compliance in operations
- Requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on team motivation and performance management
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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