or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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
The Surveillance Operator at SpaceX is responsible for monitoring live camera feeds to detect security issues, responding to alarms, and dispatching personnel as needed. This role involves maintaining communication with field teams, documenting incidents, and ensuring adherence to security protocols while working in a control room environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certification
- 2+ years of experience in security monitoring, CCTV operations, or dispatching
Nice to have
- Excellent visual attention to detail
- Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- History of critical incident handling experience
- Computer based proficiency, including security monitoring software, MS Office and dispatch systems
Worth weighing
- Position requires working in a control room environment for long periods
- Availability to work nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing is required
- Eligible for a US Government security clearance is necessary
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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