Job brief: Manager, Starshield Supply Chain

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $145,000 to $200,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-10-19

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• Our team moves quickly, and you must too.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following, or 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Master production scheduling
• 3+ years of experience in a management role with direct reports
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed; up to 50%
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed

Conditions

• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/…

Main duties

• Lead a team of sourcing specialists, sourcing managers, and/or global supply managers to ensure continuity of supply for all hardware within the scope of own…
• Drive improvement, standardization, and scalability of operational planning, workflow, tools, and resources
• Assess employee performance, provide positive and constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions, p…
• Own vision and strategy for assigned categories through NPI and production phases. Methods may include, but are not limited to: cost management, contract neg…
• Visit supplier facilities and accurately assess operational capability, financial health, and capacity in order to award contracts in support of new product …

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for manager jobs in California: $167k a year (1,201 listings, 96 employers). This listing pays about the same.
• Across SpaceX's 2,896 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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