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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 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 Development Technician for Starlink at SpaceX will be involved in the fabrication and assembly of electromechanical production and test systems. Daily tasks include working with various tools and equipment to create components, assembling complex systems, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining the development shop's workflow and safety standards. The role emphasizes creativity and innovation to improve production processes for the Starlink product assembly lines.
- 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 experience in mechanical fabrication (component assembly, welding, machining, hand tools, etc.)
Nice to have
- Experience reading mechanical and engineering drawings, working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience reading and interpreting fluid and electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of wiring best practices and safety standards
- Knowledge/experience with electromechanical systems (harness wiring, stepper motors, solenoids, pneumatics, actuators etc.)
- Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision
Worth weighing
- Must be able to gain forklift certification
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required to support critical milestones
- Physical demands include lifting, standing, climbing, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
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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