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This role pays more than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$202,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$205k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
851 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 590 roles with salary data.
The Manager, Vehicle Engineer (Starlink Aviation) is a senior engineering manager and individual-contributor role within the Starlink Aviation team. This position involves managing vehicle leads who own airframe product lines, overseeing the roadmap of features, demand, and performance for high-speed, low-latency broadband installations on aircraft. Key responsibilities include sequencing design changes, owning customer requirements, managing fleet configuration matrices, and leading certification strategies with the FAA and EASA. The role requires coordinating software, maintenance, and quality teams while ensuring production and supply-chain readiness. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and experience with electro-mechanical or avionics products. Required skills include proficiency with ERP and PLM systems, knowledge of DO-160 and ARP4754 standards, and experience integrating radio-frequency, power, and networked systems.
Test Software
Data Acquisition
Control Systems
Avionics Systems
Network Systems
Root-Cause Analysis
Configuration Management
Electromechanical Design
Test Plans
Production Environment