or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 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
The Deburr Technician at SpaceX is responsible for the final finishing of parts from CNC machining, which includes grinding, filing, and sanding metal surfaces to remove defects and ensure quality. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work for extended periods while performing physical tasks. Technicians must also maintain a clean work area and may be involved in installing hardware.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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 professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items or completion of a technical trade program in manufacturing, machining, electronics, automotive or assembly
Nice to have
- Experience with basic blueprint reading
- Able to bench close tolerance dimensions within what the blueprint calls for
- Experience utilizing various measuring instruments-mics, veneers, ultra-sonic thickness gauges, etc.
- Able to utilize various grinding equipment - angle head grinders, pencil grinders, straight grinders, and palm sanders
What you get
- Pay range: Deburr Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $24.00/hour, Deburr Technician/Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour, Deburr Technician/Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour
- Eligibility for 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
- Physical demands include standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and other physical activities
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- No remote work mentioned, indicating this is an on-site position
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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