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Mechanical Engineer (Gas/Steam Turbines)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2336 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
2026-10-22

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 Mechanical Engineer for Gas/Steam Turbines at SpaceX will be responsible for supporting power plant development, focusing on the integration of rotating equipment from technical specifications through to construction and commissioning. This role involves hands-on work in the field, including troubleshooting during startup, and requires collaboration with various engineering teams to manage interfaces and resolve technical issues.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience with utility-scale rotating equipment: gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, or large industrial compressors/pumps

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of rotating equipment fundamentals: rotor dynamics, bearing design, lube oil systems, thermal expansion, and alignment
  • Experience with mechanical specification development and technical bid evaluation for major equipment packages
  • Direct experience with F-class or H-class gas turbines (GE 7/9FA/HA, Siemens SGT6/8, Mitsubishi M501/701, Doosan H-class)
  • Experience with HRSG design review — drum internals, superheater/reheater arrangement, SCR integration
  • Familiarity with API 611/612/616/617 standards for rotating equipment

Worth weighing

  • Role requires extended hours and weekend work based on operational needs
  • Travel to job sites during construction and commissioning is necessary
  • Hands-on work in the field may not suit all candidates

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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