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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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 CNC Machinist in the Materials Lab at SpaceX, you will operate various machine shop equipment, including CNC mills and lathes, to create test specimens and perform product inspections. You will also assist in maintaining production machinery and interpret engineering drawings. The role requires collaboration across teams to complete projects effectively.
- 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
- 5+ years of professional experience running CNC vertical milling centers, CNC turning centers or wire EDM
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience in test specimen machining
- Proficiency with typical precision measurement tools such as dial indicators, bore gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other common inspection tools
- Experience with Fanuc, Sodick machine tool controls
- Ability to read engineering prints, proficient interpretation of GD&T feature interpretation
- Knowledge of CAM software (Mastercam/Esprit/Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 4: $36.00 - $43.00, Level 5: $41.00 - $51.00
- 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
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel for short trips as needed
- Physical requirements include lifting a minimum of 30 lbs unassisted, standing for long periods, and various physical activities
- Shift flexibility required, including 1st or 2nd shifts
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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