Job brief: Manufacturing Specialist (Starlink)

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 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-05.
• 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: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Bastrop, TX
• Posted: 2026-10-13

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

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or sci…
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of…
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• C shift, 5 pm - 5 am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
• D shift, 5 pm - 5 am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• 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

• Troubleshoot automated equipment and recurring line issues, and implement fixes with engineering and maintenance
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Update work instructions and train teammates on the standard process, rework, and equipment tasks
• Perform process development and validation on new equipment alongside engineering

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across SpaceX's 2,893 open listings, 61% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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