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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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Structural Engineer (Starship)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Rockledge, FL
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Starship Launch Engineering team in Cape Canaveral, FL. The role involves designing, building, and activating infrastructure for the largest rocket in the world, with responsibilities including developing drawings, performing calculations, managing construction projects, and interacting with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or a related field, 1+ years of professional experience, and a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Preferred skills include knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC codes, experience with design software, and project management of major construction projects.
Mechanical Engineer, Aviation (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, WA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in humanity's future among the stars, is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company's Starlink project, a global satellite internet system, is already providing fast, reliable internet to millions. SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Aviation Engineering Team to own flight hardware from design to production, working closely with senior leadership and electrical teams. The role involves design, qualification, testing, and integration of Starlink Aviation hardware, requiring strong technical skills, design analysis, and the ability to drive high reliability hardware. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, experience with CAD and FEA software, and 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design.
Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Launch Operations Engineer role involves serving as on-console flight controllers during launch events, testing integrated rocket hardware, providing engineering support, writing control logic, and ensuring safe operations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, hands-on experience, and skills in complex system control, data analysis, and problem-solving. The role requires physical dexterity, ability to work in various environments, and flexibility with hours. Compensation includes a competitive salary, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
Dynamics Engineer (Falcon)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Dynamics team, responsible for dynamic and vibration analyses on SpaceX's operational vehicles, is seeking a Dynamics Engineer. The role involves resolving dynamics problems, using flight data to monitor vehicle health, executing dynamic testing, and performing component and vehicle-level analyses. Preferred skills include experience with NASTRAN, analytical programming (Python and MATLAB), finite element modeling, and structural analysis. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including long-term incentives and comprehensive health coverage.
TIG Welder (Starship) - Level 4/5
Company: SpaceX
Location: Brownsville, TX
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, founded with the vision of human life on Mars, is actively developing technologies for space exploration. The company is currently hiring a Tank Fabricator for its South Texas build site. The role involves TIG welding, fabricating metal components, and collaborating with a team to build the primary airframe of Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in TIG welding, preferably with materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, and titanium. The role requires working in a high-paced environment, handling hazardous materials, and working at elevated heights. The compensation includes a competitive hourly rate, along with potential long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits.
Sr. Radiation Effects Engineer
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company dedicated to expanding human space exploration capabilities, is seeking a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer. The role involves ensuring avionics hardware performance across various vehicles, including Dragon, Falcon, Starship, and Lunar Human Landing System, in harsh radiation environments. The engineer will perform circuit, sub-system, and system level engineering, risk assessment, and analysis. They will work closely with design, manufacturing, integration, and mission operations teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physics, 5+ years of professional experience in radiation effects, and proficiency in avionics hardware. Preferred skills include a Master's degree or PhD, experience with radiation computational simulation tools, and strong mathematics and statistics knowledge.
Electrical Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, WA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on the Starlink project, which aims to provide global internet coverage through a constellation of satellites. The role involves designing, developing, and testing reliable electronics for satellite communication, partnering with various engineering teams, and driving continual improvements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience in hardware design, and proficiency in programming languages like Python and C/C++. The compensation package is competitive and includes benefits like medical coverage, retirement plans, and stock options.
CMM Programmer (Build Reliability)
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, founded with the goal of enabling human life on Mars, is actively developing technologies for space exploration. The CMM Programmer role involves precision inspection of mechanical parts, understanding GD&T requirements, and utilizing PC-DMIS programming skills. The ideal candidate should have CMM programming experience, be familiar with Fanuc/Siemens CNC control, and understand ISO 9001. Additional requirements include physical abilities and willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.
Sr. Financial Analyst
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Sr. Financial Analyst role is crucial in this mission, involving financial planning, analysis, and reporting for all product lines including Starlink, Starship, Falcon, and Dragon. The role requires interfacing with various departments, leading forecasts, conducting ad-hoc analyses, and preparing financial models. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in finance or business, and advanced skills in Excel, business statistics, and modeling. Familiarity with manufacturing or tech environments, and reporting tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is preferred. The position is based in Hawthorne, CA, requiring full-time onsite work. Compensation includes a pay range of $110,000 - $145,000 per year, along with potential long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits.
Electrical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond, WA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, focusing on Starlink gateways for global connectivity. They are seeking creative and driven engineers to join their team, with responsibilities including diagnosing performance issues, building software solutions, and working across teams to eliminate failure modes. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and 1+ year of experience in hardware or software engineering. Preferred skills include experience with closed-loop control systems, PCBAs, and programming languages like Python, C, C++, and SQL.
Hardware Reliability Engineer (Starlink Product)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Lockhart, TX
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX, a company founded on the belief in human exploration of the stars, is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Hardware Reliability Team at Starlink, a project aiming to provide fast, reliable internet to underserved populations, is seeking a Hardware Reliability Engineer. The role involves developing reliability test strategies, designing and executing testing techniques, and collaborating with various teams to maximize reliability. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ years of experience in test, analysis, manufacturing, or hardware development, and proficiency in Python, C, and SQL. The compensation range is $95,000 - $115,000 for Level I and $110,000 - $130,000 for Level II, with additional benefits including stock options, retirement plans, and health insurance.
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Company: SpaceX
Location: El Segundo, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
SpaceX is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves collaborating with internal teams to address infrastructure demands, ensuring system quality and reliability. Responsibilities include implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems in a fast-paced environment. The engineer will work on scaling and supporting data center infrastructure, virtualization, and Kubernetes environments. They should have strong opinions on data center infrastructure design and be familiar with hardware and software lifecycle best practices.