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CNC Machinist (Starship Components) - Level 4/5

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $36.00 - $43.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2345 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a CNC Machinist for Starship Components at SpaceX, you will operate CNC machines to produce flight hardware, ensuring high production rates. Your responsibilities include performing precision setups, managing cutting tools, deburring hardware, and maintaining the shop environment. You will also document processes and perform preventative maintenance on machines while adapting to a fast-paced work environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 8+ years of experience in CNC machining

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery
  • Motivation to learn technical aspects of CNC machining
  • Ability to read accurately and write clearly
  • Perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately
  • Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts

What you get

  • Pay range for Level 4: $36.00 - $43.00/hour
  • Pay range for Level 5: $41.00 - $51.00/hour
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and stock options
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the types of CNC machines or technologies used
  • Physical demands include lifting, standing, and repetitive movements
  • Overtime and weekend work may be required

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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