Supervisor, Test System Production (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Supervisor, Test System Production for Starlink Satellite production. The role oversees the team and shop responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining systems used to test and validate flight hardware. These systems include integrated test racks and industrial control panels, harnesses, electronic test fixtures, custom PCBAs, and off-the-shelf equipment. The supervisor oversees integration of these components into production-ready test systems and manages team development, schedules, budgets, procurement, outsourcing, and related logistics, with close attention to detail, quality, and safety. The role leads a staff of 10 or more workers, oversees shop-floor work and production queues across shifts and days, collaborates with test engineering teams, and contributes hands-on to equipment builds when needed. It also involves improving workflows and processes, maintaining inventory and tooling, addressing readiness risks, ensuring product quality and safety, and supporting employees’ training and professional development. The position covers first shift, typically starting at 6:30 a.m., and requires openness to extended hours and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 4 years of assembly and/or production experience.
At least 1 year of supervisor or management experience.
Working knowledge of electrical systems and components.
Must be open to working all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed; this role covers first shift, typically starting at 6:30 a.m.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience manufacturing test systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
Experience working with or as part of a panel shop and/or harnessing shop.
Experience or working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), and NFPA 70E.
Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with engineering and production.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent concentration and attention to detail, with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
Safety training and/or safety certifications.
Lean manufacturing training and experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage production of test systems used to validate Starlink satellite flight hardware, including racks, harnessing, fixturing, and custom PCBAs.
Supervise shop-floor activity, including daily and weekly assignments and workflow.
Lead and manage a staff of 10 or more workers, including performance management.
Take ownership of operations and the build queue across all shifts and days.
Collaborate with test engineering partner teams to ensure communication and understanding of technical needs and schedules.
Contribute to hands-on builds of test equipment as necessary.
Foster cooperation within the team and with other departments.
Implement and continually improve workflows, processes, standards, inventory, and shop layouts.
Review work instructions or design updates and recommend changes when needed.
Assess and vet the skillsets needed for test system production.
Identify training needs and develop training programs.
Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time-management practices with staff.
Achieve production results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Identify risks to test system readiness and address them.
Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory.
Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.
Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity.
Coach and support the professional development of direct reports.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.