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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HVAC Technician
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The HVAC Technician role involves maintaining and repairing HVAC support equipment, collaborating with engineering teams, and adhering to safety regulations. The job requires 3+ years of professional experience in HVAC systems, and preferred skills include an associate degree in HVAC technology and various certifications. The role involves working all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed, and the pay range is $20.00/hour for Level 1, $25.00/hour for Level 2, and $30.00/hour for Level 3. SpaceX offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and various discounts.
Jr. Sous Chef
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, a company dedicated to making human life on Mars possible, is currently hiring a Jr. Sous Chef. The role involves managing kitchen inventory, food preparation, and ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience, a degree in culinary arts is preferred. The position offers a competitive pay range of $30/hr, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of SpaceX's mission to explore the stars.
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (Plastic Injection Molding)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Lockhart, TX
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are working on a low latency, broadband internet system called Starlink, aiming to provide fast, reliable internet to underserved populations. The role of a Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer involves maintaining production uptime, developing new manufacturing methods, and qualifying processes for Starlink product components. Responsibilities include designing experiments, developing training manuals, establishing work instructions, and managing the supply chain of raw materials. The ideal candidate should have a degree in mechanical or materials engineering, 1+ years of injection molding experience, and preferably a master's or PhD. Additional skills include robotics programming, electrical maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Site Reliability Engineer (Information Technology)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Cook - Temporary
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, a company with a vision of enabling human life on Mars, is currently hiring a Cook for a 3-month temporary position in Brownsville, TX. The role involves food preparation, setup, and operation at various food outlets, aiming to boost morale and productivity. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of food service experience, high volume experience, and a willingness to obtain a food handler's card. The compensation includes a pay range of $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, along with comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other benefits.
Electrical Design Engineer (Starshield)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Starshield program, leveraging Starlink technology, supports national security efforts with a focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As an Electrical Development Engineer, you'll demonstrate extreme ownership through detailed design, hardware bring-up, and requirements generation. The role involves electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, schematic capture, and documentation. You'll work on rapid design and delivery of highly reliable products, with a strong emphasis on full life cycle development. The job requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, 1+ years of professional experience, and preferred skills including a Master's degree, 4+ years of experience, and expertise in mixed-signal circuit boards.
Global Supply Manager - International Ground Stations (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, WA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX is seeking an International Infrastructure Operations Manager II to expand and manage their network of antenna ground stations (gateways) in a specific region. The role involves identifying, building, and operating gateways, as well as establishing supplier partnerships for acquiring, building, and operating Starlink's ground infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in supply chain, production, operations, or engineering. Preferred skills include technical project management, international supplier management, and data analysis. The role requires travel up to 25%, long hours, and working with global suppliers in different time zones. The compensation range is $125,000 - $180,000 per year, with additional benefits including stock options, retirement plans, and various discounts.
Hardware Development Engineer (Starship)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Build Reliability
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and improve software solutions for reliable vehicle manufacturing and flight. The role involves managing a team, driving architectural direction, and ensuring product traceability across Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in computer science or related field, 2+ years of professional software development experience, and full stack development experience. Preferred skills include experience in Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and expertise in software system design, testing, and infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $220,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits and potential for long-term incentives.
Launch Engineer (Starship)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Jan 23, 2025
SpaceX, founded with the vision of human life on Mars, is currently developing technologies for space exploration. They are seeking a Launch Engineer (Starship) for aggressively-paced, results-focused work. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining fluid systems for the world's most powerful rocket. Responsibilities include analyzing and designing systems for critical rocket launches, cradle-to-grave project ownership, and rapid problem-solving. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, hands-on experience, and skills in fluid and structural systems. Preferred skills include teamwork, initiative, and effective communication. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology.