Sourcing Specialist, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 19 days ago · $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 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 Sourcing Specialist for SpaceX's Starshield program, you will manage demand planning and strategic sourcing for components critical to the production of next-generation satellites. Your role involves working closely with suppliers to implement cost management strategies, ensuring they meet production needs while maintaining quality and lead-time targets. You will also be responsible for developing supplier partnerships, conducting cost analyses, and presenting findings to executives, all within a fast-paced environment that directly supports national security efforts.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering
Nice to have
- Technical procurement or planning experience with PCB, PCBA, or electrical components
- Proven track record of leadership and team-building skills
- Experience in production purchasing preferred
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications, e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, etc.
What you get
- Base salary range of $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 depending on level
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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 onsite work in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
- May need to work irregular hours and travel up to 25%
- Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed
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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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