--- title: 'Production Supervisor (PCB Manufacturing) at SpaceX' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/production-supervisor-pcb-manufacturing-spacex-bastrop-21005khkqcj1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Production Supervisor (PCB Manufacturing) at SpaceX - **Company:** SpaceX - **Location:** Bastrop, TX - **Posted:** 2026-05-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8551478002?gh_jid=8551478002 ## Job description SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (PCB MANUFACTURING) SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a supervisor on the Starlink production team, you will spearhead the production of millions of consumer-facing electronic devices that we ship to customers’ homes around the world. You will manage large teams of technicians and assemblers while working closely with manufacturing and design engineers, ultimately driving the transition from prototyping to full-scale production. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of electronics production associates - Enforce area standards and run rules (includes bi-annual reviews and disciplinary action) - Interface with area leadership and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals - Schedule risk identification and mitigation - Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions - Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications - Process non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow - Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement - Optimize product flow through the factory - Perform root cause analysis and implement corresponding corrective action plans - Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream - Reduce downtime for product and personnel - Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production - Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment in lieu of degree - 1+ years of experience directly leading a team or project ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - 7+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment - 2+ years of experience leading a team or project - Lean manufacturing training and experience - Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation - Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods - Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists - Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis - Experience with PCB manufacturing processes including copper electroplating, chemical etching, water treatment, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination and/or plasma etching systems in a production setting - Experience preferred in fast-paced consumer electronics production environment - Six Sigma certification - Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment - Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be available for one of the following shifts (start and end times are approximate): - A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday - B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday - C Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Sunday-Wednesday - D Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Wednesday-Saturday - Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed - Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis - Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted - Ability stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces - Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered ## ITAR REQUIREMENTS: - 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. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987). SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. ## About SpaceX ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft while building a global satellite broadband network and AI infrastructure to enable interplanetary life. - **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: SPCX) – IPO priced at $135/share on June 12, 2026 - **Headquarters**: Starbase, Texas (primary); Hawthorne, California (historical headquarters) - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Elon Musk ## Core Business - **Industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Spaceflight, Satellite Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence - **Target Customers**: Government (NASA, U.S. Armed Forces, international agencies), Commercial satellite operators, Broadband consumers (Starlink), Defense/intelligence (Starshield) - **Mission**: To make humanity multiplanetary by building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI. ## Products & Services - **Falcon 9**: Reusable two-stage rocket – the world’s most launched orbital rocket, with over 630 successful first-stage reflights. - **Falcon Heavy**: Heavy-lift launch vehicle composed of three Falcon 9 cores; capable of lifting nearly 64 metric tons to orbit. - **Starship**: Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle and spacecraft (largest ever built) designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. - **Dragon 2**: Crew and cargo spacecraft used for NASA Commercial Crew and private missions to the ISS and beyond. - **Starlink**: Low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to over 10.3 million people globally. - **Starshield**: Military-grade satellite services for national security and defense customers. - **SpaceXAI**: Division focused on AI compute infrastructure, frontier models, and real-time data processing (including AI compute satellites). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Conflicting reports – Internal share offer in 2025 valued SpaceX at **$800 billion**; IPO pricing (June 2026) implied a market capitalization of approximately **$75 billion** for the shares offered. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$15.0 billion** (2025); total funding raised **$15.2 billion** across 56 rounds. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (led $1B Series G), Intesa Sanpaolo, NASA, U.S. Space Force, and numerous institutional investors. - **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount of **11,387** (monthly growth +2.5%); **1,671 active job postings**; Falcon 9 launch cadence of 1–3 per week; Starlink subscriber base covering ~10.3 million people; recent acquisition of xAI (February 2026). ## Competitive Advantages - **Full reusability**: Only company with a fleet of reusable orbital rockets (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy), dramatically lowering per-launch cost. - **Vertical integration**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own rockets, spacecraft, satellite constellation, and AI platform – enabling rapid iteration and cost control. - **Scale and reliability**: More orbital launches per year than any other provider (public or private); proven track record with NASA and DoD. - **First-mover in commercial spaceflight**: Established crew transport, satellite internet, and now AI compute in orbit. ## Strategic Focus - **Starship development**: Complete testing and operational deployment of the fully reusable Starship system for lunar (Artemis) and Mars missions. - **Starlink expansion**: Grow subscriber base, launch V3 satellites, and extend mobile and direct-to-cell services. - **AI integration**: Leverage SpaceXAI for on-orbit compute and real-time data analytics; build AI compute satellites. - **Interplanetary infrastructure**: Develop technologies for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to making life multiplanetary – “hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains.” - **Impactful projects**: Work on reusable rockets, crewed spacecraft, global broadband, and AI systems that are actively changing the space industry. - **Compensation**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages. - **Work locations**: Primary campuses in Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX (with additional sites in Cape Canaveral, FL and Vandenberg, CA). Roles span engineering, software, manufacturing, and support. - **Engineering culture**: Merit-based, fast-paced, with high ownership; top talent sourced from Tesla, Boeing, NASA JPL, and other aerospace leaders. - **Open roles**: Over 1,600 active positions across software, AI, avionics, propulsion, supply chain, and more – including internships. ## Sources 1. [SpaceX Careers Page](https://www.spacex.com/careers) 2. [LinkedIn – SpaceX Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacex) 3. [SpaceX IPO Factsheet (PDF)](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/FINAL_Documents%20and%20Updates/SpaceX%20IPO_Factsheet.pdf) 4. [SpaceX IPO Pricing Press Release](https://ir.spacex.com/updates/releases-details/2026/Space-Exploration-Technologies-Corp--Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering/default.aspx) 5. 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