Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB/PCBA (Starshield)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist for the Starshield project at SpaceX, you will manage demand planning and strategic sourcing for hardware used in next-generation satellite constellations. Your role involves working directly with suppliers, implementing cost management strategies, and ensuring that production meets aggressive targets. You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders and present sourcing decisions to executives, all while driving efficiency and cost-saving initiatives within the supply chain.
- 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 and 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
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
- Pay range of $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Position requires onsite work in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
- May need to work irregular hours with global suppliers
- Travel required up to 25% of the time
- 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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