SpaceX · 13 hours ago
Manager, Machining Operations (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Manager of Machining Operations to lead a multi-skilled team in improving manufacturability, cycle times, and quality for Starlink machining operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of multi-skilled Engineers, Programmers, Machinists, Inspectors, and Technicians for Starlink machining operations
Regularly drive improvements with engineering and operations to improve manufacturability, cycle times, cost, and quality
Accurately forecast business needs in terms of headcount, operational expenses, and capital, and implement plans to deliver to program targets
Set priorities for the team based on strengths and maximizing output; delegate and manage team bandwidth to achieve successful tasks and projects
Coordinate with the greater Starlink team to ensure the machine shop’s focus correctly prioritizes projects that are the most impactful to Starlink success
Meet tight schedules to achieve high output for production and engineering, while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Think creatively, question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability to ensure uptime and output performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in a precision machining environment
2+ years direct people leadership experience in a development or production machining environment
Travel to Redmond, WA will be required
Travel to vendor sites may be required
Travel to launch and test sites may be required
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
10+ years leadership experience in a machine shop environment
5+ CNC machining process development (start to finish NPI)
Experience executing full scope machining facility build-outs
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mill machines and lathes with live tooling
Programming experience with NX or similar software
Precision inspection experience including CMM using PC-DMIS software and hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes
Experience with interdisciplinary project management
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2026-01-01Undisclosed
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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