Jobs at SpaceX
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SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, has transformed the aerospace sector with reusable rockets like the Falcon 9 and the ambitious Starship program. The company’s engineering teams pioneer propulsion chemistry, advanced avionics, and software that enable rapid, cost‑effective launches, while its Starlink satellite network pushes global broadband into new territories.
SpaceX hires across a spectrum of disciplines: aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering; manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply‑chain logistics; data science, cybersecurity, and AI; plus business functions such as finance, legal, marketing, and human resources. Candidates can expect a rigorous, multi‑step interview process that tests technical depth, problem‑solving speed, and cultural fit in a high‑velocity environment.
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Lead, Culinary (Food Services)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Lompoc, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. Meanwhile, the Lead, Culinary role involves leadership in food services, including staff supervision, quality control, and menu planning. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary degree or extensive food service experience, and leadership skills. Preferred skills include experience in corporate environments, batch cooking, and strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Customer Support Associate, Bilingual Malay (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Integration Technician, Recovery (Long Beach)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is currently seeking motivated Integration Technicians for its Falcon Recovery team in Long Beach. The role involves receiving, processing, and handing over Falcon 9 First Stage Boosters, performing high-pressure operations, and maintaining ground support equipment. The ideal candidate should have professional experience in aerospace, aviation, or related industries, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a high-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of enabling human life on Mars.
Construction Superintendent (Starship Infrastructure)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Rockledge, FL
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Full Stack Software Engineer (Starshield)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief of human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are currently hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer for Starshield, a division leveraging Starlink technology for government use, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The role involves creating reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems, and developing next-gen communication and sensing software. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience, with proficiency in C# and TypeScript. Preferred skills include real-world software development experience, knowledge of web services and networks, and experience with AWS or cloud environments.
Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Lockhart, TX
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX, founded with the vision of human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company's Starlink project, a global broadband internet system, is already serving 4 million users worldwide. SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead projects involving the design and manufacturing of consumer hardware for Starlink, aiming to deliver high-speed internet to underserved communities and businesses. The role involves owning the hardware from conceptual design to high-volume production, developing design criteria, testing products, and refining production lines. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with CAD and FEA software, and 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design.
Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The company's Starlink technology is being leveraged for Starshield, a secure version designed for government use, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Security Software Engineer to design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services and security-critical services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security software development, applied cryptography, network security, and operating system security. They should be flexible, communicative, and capable of working at different levels of abstraction.
Application Software Engineer
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, WA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
SpaceX is seeking an Application Software Engineer to join their central team, responsible for creating mission-critical applications that accelerate launch vehicle production and Starlink's global internet service. The role involves developing highly reliable software solutions, creating new applications, and working closely with engineers across the company. SpaceX values smart, motivated, respectful, and collaborative engineers who love problem-solving and want to impact their inspiring mission. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or equivalent experience, full-stack development skills, and experience with Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar languages. Preferred skills include experience with single-page web applications, version control, continuous integration, and deployment concepts, and familiarity with UNIX-like operating systems and tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet. The role may require extended hours during launch cadence, and compensation ranges from $120,000 to $170,000 per year.
Sr. IC Packaging Test Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Lockhart, TX
Posted Jan 24, 2025