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Elevator Mechanic - Level 4/5

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 73 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2167 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
2026-10-15

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 Elevator Mechanic - Level 4/5 position at SpaceX involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on advanced vertical transport systems, including high-rise and rack-and-pinion elevators. The role requires troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, conducting inspections, leading modernization projects, and mentoring junior personnel, all while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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
  • 10+ years of experience as a licensed elevator mechanic
  • Experience with traction elevator systems
  • Experience with rack-and-pinion elevators
  • Experience with high-rise vertical transport installations
  • Current state elevator mechanic license or certification

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in interpreting schematics and control logic for elevator systems
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, and PLC-based elevator controls
  • Experience maintaining elevators in aerospace, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
  • Familiarity with rail alignment, car frame adjustments, and counterweight systems
  • Advanced diagnostics using multimeters, laptops, and proprietary controller tools

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Requires working in tight, elevated spaces and lifting 50 lbs unassisted
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and on-call rotations
  • ITAR requirements restrict applicants to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-15. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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