Production Coordinator, Avionics; Starship
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
Production Coordinator, Avionics (Starship)
Coordinate the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of avionics components for Starship.
Location:
Hawthorne, California, United States
Compensation: $22 - 30 USD / hour
AboutThe Role
Space
X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space
X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Become a part of the Starship team which is working to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel by opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately make humankind a multi-planetary species.
Our team is not only designing and building some of the finest electrical hardware to have flown in space but also doing so at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. As a Starship Electronics Production Coordinator, you will keep the department organized and ensure the team has the materials and work processes required to build successfully on time.
Responsibilities- Plan future work orders
- Support the production schedule to reduce downtime associated with changeovers, and ensure no late deliveries to vehicles; check inventory requests of components required for future builds
- Create systems to keep components organized
- Load Pick and Place component feeders, and direct SMT technicians on the loading of feeders
- Support team members to meet rate and quality targets at each station, and promote continuous flow by communicating blockers and reporting downtime to supervisor and specialists
- Remove defective product from line, and communicate quality issues to manufacturing/quality engineering team for resolution
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
- Monitor part supply levels and maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
- Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
- Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process, and support no defects from leaving a station or team area
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience with inventory requests and organizing work orders
- 2+ years of experience in electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing
- Excellent computer skills (Email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, Executing Custom Developed Software)
- Provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering
- Adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
- Effectively communicate (verbally and written) with engineering and production
- Foster a team environment through collaborative leadership
- Forklift certified
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends as needed
- Able to be mobile and on foot for extended periods
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, etc.
- Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Able to and available for travel (up to 20% of time) to Starbase, Texas and other sites if needed
Pay range:
- Production Coordinator/Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour
- Production Coordinator/Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour
- Production Coordinator/Level 3: $26.00 - $30.00/hour
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 may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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…
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