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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 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
- 2026-09-17
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
The CNC Programmer at SpaceX will work closely with machinists and engineering teams to enhance productivity and optimize CNC machining programs, particularly for the Starlink product line. Responsibilities include programming CNC parts using NX CAD/CAM/CAE, maintaining revision control, and suggesting improvements for manufacturability. The role requires hands-on machine setup and operation, as well as a focus on process improvement.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 certificate
- 3+ years of CNC programming experience in NX
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed
Nice to have
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience in NX
- Experience with graphite electrode programming
- Experience with programming and operating multi axis mill and lathe CNC machines
- Experience working with tool & die application with complex surfacing and contours
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Shift work required, including potential overtime and weekends
- Physical demands include lifting, standing, and other manual tasks
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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