Teams at SpaceX

Design and develop embedded software, RF systems, test infrastructure, and automation for Starshield satellite payloads. Build and validate RF test benches using specialized laboratory equipment, collaborate with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software teams, research novel satellite RF solutions, and create electromagnetic simulation models. The role supports design validation, qualification, production, and national security missions.

Develop and improve suppliers of mechanical hardware for Starshield satellites and ground systems. Assess supplier capabilities, define technical and quality requirements, manage PPAP, resolve quality issues through root-cause analysis, and improve cost, delivery, capacity, and production performance. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to support sourcing, new product introduction, production ramp, and continuous improvement. The role is onsite in Hawthorne, California, with up to 25–60% travel.

Owns factory buildout and production-area layouts for Starship machining. Leads installation and commissioning of automated CNC machining cells, coordinates vendors, manages complex projects, improves manufacturing processes, develops capacity and cost analysis tools, and ensures production safety. The role requires hands-on factory-floor work, cross-functional collaboration, and occasional travel or extended hours.