or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 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 Maintenance Technician at SpaceX, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of CNC machines, including 5-axis milling and lathe systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently. You will collaborate with production and R&D teams in a fast-paced environment, and may also need to drive forklifts and perform other related duties as assigned.
- 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 experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair or maintenance
- Experience with one or more of the following CNC control systems: Siemens 840D, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenheimer, and Allen Bradley
Nice to have
- Associates degree in a technical discipline
- Experience installing, aligning and commissioning 5 axis machines in aerospace environment
- Experience adjusting CNC geometry components including – straightness, squareness, linear accuracy, servo tuning, tool center point control
- Experience using Renishaw calibration systems including XL-80 Laser Interferometer and Ballbar
- Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
What you get
- Pay range: Machine Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $30.00 - $35.00/hour, Machine Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $34.00 - $40.00/hour, Machine Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $39.00 - $47.00/hour
- Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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 specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
- Physical effort required, including handling lightweight supplies and working at heights or in confined spaces
- Shifts may include overtime and weekends as needed
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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