IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems
SpaceX · Vandenberg, CA
Posted about 2 months ago · $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 54 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1754 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
- 2026-09-27
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
The IT Systems Administrator, Mission Systems at SpaceX will support the networking, compute, and application needs of the launch environment. Responsibilities include designing and deploying IT infrastructure, providing direct IT support during launches, performing system upgrades, and monitoring IT services for optimal performance. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration
- Experience with both Linux and Windows server administration
- Experience designing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting enterprise networks
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP etc.)
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Powershell/Python) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
- Familiarity with Active Directory and multi-platform authentication/identity environments
- Experience with virtualization platforms and tools
- Understanding of Layer 1 configuration best practices and multiplexing technologies
What you get
- Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
- Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work extended hours or weekends as necessary
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and potential time at sea supporting marine systems
- Ability to pass DoD background check for launch site access
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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