Supervisor, Development (Starshield)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted 27 days ago · $115,000.00 - $155,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 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 Supervisor on the Starshield team at SpaceX, you will lead a team of Technicians and Specialists in the production of satellites designed for government use. Your role involves mentoring team members, maintaining manufacturing lines, and collaborating with engineers on integration and test operations. You will also ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while addressing production challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or people
- 2+ years of experience in the aerospace, aviation, marine, or automotive field in a technical, hands-on capacity
Nice to have
- Experience leading a medium-sized organization (10+ direct reports)
- Associate degree in a technical field
- 5+ years of experience as a technician
- Experience with spacecraft integration and component test
- Experience communicating clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
What you get
- Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00
- 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
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work onsite in Hawthorne, CA; remote work not considered
- Must be willing to travel – up to 10%
- Must be willing to work with hazardous materials
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when required to meet mission milestones
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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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