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Supplier Development Engineer, Manufacturing (Starship)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $100,000.00 - $117,500.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
56 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

The Supplier Development Engineer for Manufacturing at SpaceX will focus on enabling suppliers to meet the demands of the Starship program by addressing manufacturing and quality challenges. This role involves serving as a technical point of contact for rocket components, overseeing new product introductions, and driving improvements in manufacturing processes. Candidates will need to leverage their engineering expertise to solve problems and enhance supplier capabilities.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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 in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or supplier development

Nice to have

  • Experience with manufacturing, machined parts, fabricated components, sheet metal, composites, and/or raw materials & special processes
  • Experience with assessing supplier technical capability both from an equipment, operations, and personnel perspective
  • Knowledge of supplier quality processes (Production Part Approval Process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, First Article Inspection Reports, etc.)
  • Disciplined approach to problem solving – i.e. 8D
  • Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100)

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
  • Pay Range: Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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

Worth weighing

  • High travel requirement of up to 40-50% work week travel
  • Extended hours, including some nights and/or weekends may be needed
  • The role involves solving emergent challenges at suppliers which may require quick thinking and adaptability

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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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