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Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
61 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 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
2026-10-08

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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist for SpaceX's Starship project, you will be responsible for managing procurement processes, including placing purchase orders, forecasting demand, and tracking supplier performance. You will also develop a preferred supplier network, manage contracts, and solve complex supply chain problems to support the ambitious goals of the Starship program.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Advanced degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in engineering, supply chain, purchasing, contract negotiation, material or production planning, operations management, material cost control, or master production scheduling
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR requirements

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of professional experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or planning
  • Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines
  • Familiar with common material finishes and coatings
  • Experience with Material Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis

What you get

  • Pay range of $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, company stock or cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • Position requires being onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
  • Fast-paced and ever-changing environment may require quick responses
  • Role involves complex problem-solving and contract management which may be challenging

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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