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.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (STARLINK)
The Development Coordinator plays a vital role within our team, ensuring the on-time completion of tests and large projects. This position involves monitoring, tracking, and coordinating parts, workflows, and schedules in a high-stakes aerospace manufacturing environment. The role requires collaboration across planning, procurement, engineering, production, and test teams to maintain data integrity, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency while adhering to SpaceX specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, store, and issue raw materials, parts, details, and hardware to support lab operations
- Monitor, track, and coordinate movement of parts to ensure project readiness
- Oversee RFI (inventory request) material for upcoming jobs, lineside material cycle counts, and external storage organization
- Run clear to build reports to optimize testing schedules
- Implement and maintain 5S standards for tools, equipment, and consumables
- Organize and maintain calibrated devices, including recalling those in active use as needed
- Develop and implement cost reduction processes and efficiency improvement measures
- Remove defective equipment from work centers and communicate quality issues to engineering team for resolution
- Develop and maintain reports to highlight critical needs, deliverables, and constraints as required for customers
- Analyze data and work with management to develop and verify metrics as required to drive optimal results
- Work with planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our scheduling and inventory data is and remains clean and accurate
- Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
- Experience operating a forklift and related equipment
- 2+ years of experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
- 2+ years of inventory control experience
- SQL and/or Tableau experience
- APICS Certification
- Track record of process and design improvement suggestions being successfully implemented
- Ability to adapt to changing work assignments within a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills (verbally and written) with engineering, technicians, and leadership
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to foster a strong team environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Able to be mobile and on foot for extended periods
- The ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
- Able to work at elevated heights
- Valid driver’s license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $25.00
Level 2: $24.50 - $29.50
Level 3: $28.00 - $32.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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.
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.
