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.
- Forecast production demand for the supply chain, production, and engineering teams for various inputs into the product
- Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX’s leadership
- Build forward looking cost models to serve as a reference point as we start to manufacture new products
- Provide strategic insights and conclusions based on this analysis
- Develop key performance indicators, especially cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures (includes developing business models and decision-making tools)
- Guide planning and resource management (e.g., headcount, investment, etc.) for specific verticals within SpaceX, including development of business models
- Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions (including actual performance) on SpaceX’s business health
- Manage investments/planning for Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering (e.g. return on investment analyses for new technology development, resource planning, marketing, etc.)
- Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions towards attainment of these targets (i.e. cost vs. performance tradeoffs)
- Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, manufacturing scope, insource vs. outsource choices, and location
- Lead manufacturing cost and sales revenue improvement for all products, including feedback on estimated manufacturing costs and revenue potential for future programs, identification of focus areas for cost and revenue improvement, and execution of identified initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or economics
- 4+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, banking, or entrepreneurship
- 4+ years of experience in Excel or programming
- Evidence of exceptional ability, especially within an ambiguous environment
- Ability to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Demonstrated success driving tangible impact/influencing within a broader organization
- Excellent analytical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, or similar data manipulation tools etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
- Extreme sense of urgency and ownership
- Bias toward action and automation
- Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work cross-functionally with different groups and teams
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
- This position may require the travel between our sites
- Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends as needed
- This role is onsite at our facility in Bastrop, TX, remote work not considered
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or economics
- 4+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, banking, or entrepreneurship
- Ability to work onsite at Bastrop, TX (remote work not considered)
- Ability to work extended hours, some nights and/or weekends as needed
- May require travel between company sites
- Must meet ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations)
- 4+ years of experience in Excel or programming
- Ability to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Excellent analytical skills (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, Excel modeling)
- Demonstrated success driving tangible impact and influencing within a broader organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
- Evidence of exceptional ability, ownership, bias toward action, and strong interpersonal skills
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
