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Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship)

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Posted Jan 31, 2026

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Salary
$90K-$115K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$61,842 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+1.9% - Slower

66% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Company

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starship) Hawthorne, CA 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. SR. SOURCING SPECIALIST, MECHANICAL (STARSHIP) SpaceX is committed to revolutionizing space travel, with the Starship program at the forefront of this mission. We are seeking a Sr. Sourcing specialist with a track record of extreme ownership and a high sense of agency to lead procurement and fulfillment of valve hardware necessary for mission success. The functions within the supply chain department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics and inventory. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage sourcing activities across a range of supported commodities including precision machined components, outside processes (e.g. heat treat, coatings, etc.), forgings, castings, and other complex manufactured parts. - Quote out, negotiate, and place purchase orders for precision-machined valve components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules. - Forecast demand, evaluate supplier capacity, and proactively manage purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of valve components in support of development and production schedules. - Track and drive supplier performance metrics - such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost - in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to align sourcing activities with suppliers possessing the optimal capabilities, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency. - Manage frequent

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