Production Control Scheduler, Components Test; Starlink

Production Control Scheduler, Components Test (Starlink)

Redmond, WA • $78,000 – $95,000
• Full-time
• Posted 6 weeks ago

SpaceX is hiring a Production Control Scheduler to support the Components Test (CTEST) team, ensuring timely delivery of test systems for the Starlink program in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Provide tactical scheduling support to keep critical test systems on schedule.
• Coordinate, maintain, communicate, and present critical‑path schedules and narratives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks across departments to avoid delivery delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers, maintain schedules for outsourced equipment, and address blockers.
• Source and onboard new suppliers for harnessing, electrical panels, mechanical fabrication, and circuit boards.
• Prepare daily work schedules, track progress, update critical‑path schedules, and communicate adjustments.
• Execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Use ERP, MES, and MRP systems to coordinate test rack builds and inventory.
• Assist in root‑cause analysis, provide feedback to improve planning, and support streamlined processes.

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of manufacturing scheduling, planning, or operations experience, or 3+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience managing manufacturing of electrical components and systems (electrical panels, harnessing, circuit board fabrication, electrician prefabrication).
• Technical skills in MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI.
• Strong ability to synthesize large amounts of information and present it clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement concepts.
• Familiarity with root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving methods.
• Awareness of NFPA, UL508A or similar standards.

• Must be able to travel less than 5% of the role.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet milestones.

Pay Range
:
Production Scheduler/Level I: $78,000 – $95,000 per year;
Production Scheduler/Level II: $90,000 – $115,000 per year (actual level and salary determined on a case‑by‑case basis).

Benefits include long‑term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; medical, vision, dental, 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, discount perks, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick time in compliance with Washington State law. Company shuttles are offered for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office Monday to Friday.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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