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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 46 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 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
- 2026-09-18
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 Propulsion Engineer for Stage Systems at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the design and performance of stage propulsion systems for the Starship launch vehicle. Your role involves creating fluid models, managing system requirements, supporting testing and launch operations, and ensuring system performance through inspections and data validation.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering
- 1 year of mechanical or fluid system design experience
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another engineering field
- Strong first principles understanding of thermodynamics, incompressible flow, and compressible flow
- Proficient knowledge of statics and mechanics of materials
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail
- Experience working with pressurized fluid systems and components, such as pneumatic systems, cryogenic systems, pressure control devices, valves, diffusers, and fittings
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Physical dexterity required for working in tight spaces
- Exposure to extreme outdoor environments and fumes/noise
- Schedule varies depending on operational needs; flexibility required
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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