Job brief: Manufacturing Specialist (Optical Production) - Both Shifts

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-07 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $34 to $51 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Redmond, WA
• Posted: 2026-11-06

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

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

Must have

• The ultimate goal of the team is to deliver the optical assemblies required for our satellites to achieve their mission.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment OR a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
• Must be available for the one of the following shifts:
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Conditions

• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday (est. 7am start)
• 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday (est. 4pm start)
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted

Main duties

• Execute and manage new configuration introduction into production area
• Perform process development and validation on new designs in extremely aggressive timelines
• First-level triage of test failures by reading and interpreting test logs and telemetry
• Assess non-conforming hardware and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Design and implement assembly fixtures/shop aides to improve manufacturing process

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• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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