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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 Sr. Sourcing Specialist for Solar at SpaceX will focus on procurement and supply chain management specifically for the Starlink program. Responsibilities include placing purchase orders, forecasting demand, managing supplier performance, and developing sourcing strategies for solar production materials. This role requires close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production flow and effective supply chain strategies.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or engineering; OR 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Ability to work onsite, as remote work is not considered
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- Ability to travel up to 20-30% of the work week
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR requirements
Nice to have
- Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines
- Experience in Semiconductor industry and solar production
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and lead time analysis
Worth weighing
- No salary or benefits listed
- High-profile position may involve significant pressure due to critical deadlines
- Role requires travel and extended hours, which may impact work-life balance
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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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