Manufacturing Engineer - Supplier Development (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted 16 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 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 Manufacturing Engineer in Supplier Development for SpaceX's Starlink project, you will focus on improving the quality, cost, delivery, and capacity of mechanical hardware used in satellite systems. Your role involves collaborating with various engineering teams and suppliers to develop effective supply chain strategies, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with technical requirements. You will also analyze supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development/quality, or design engineering
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain
- Manufacturing experience in CNC, Injection Molding, Castings, etc.
- Proven track record of project ownership and cost reduction
- Knowledge of statistical techniques (design of experiments, Six Sigma)
- Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00; Level 2: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock purchase at a discount
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires being onsite; remote work not considered
- Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deadlines
- Travel up to 25-50% of the work week may be necessary
- ITAR requirements limit applicants to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or eligible individuals
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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