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Propulsion Technician (Starship)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 28 days ago · $23.00 - $27.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
28 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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
2026-09-17

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 Technician at SpaceX, you will work on the assembly and testing of advanced spacecraft components for the Starship and Super Heavy systems. Your responsibilities will include laser welding, mechanical assembly, and pressure testing, while ensuring high-quality standards and safety protocols are maintained. You will collaborate closely with engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve processes, all within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
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
  • 1+ years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role

Nice to have

  • Experience in weld preparation
  • Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware
  • A&P license
  • Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
  • High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures

What you get

  • Pay range: Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour, Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour, Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No remote work mentioned, position is onsite in Hawthorne, CA
  • 1st shift hours with potential for overtime and weekends
  • Physical requirement to lift at least 30 lbs. unassisted

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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