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Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted 28 days ago

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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 Facilities Technician, Mechanical for Starlink at SpaceX is responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC and plumbing systems, performing hands-on mechanical work, and ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. Daily tasks include collaborating with engineers, conducting inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and managing work tickets. The role requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to handle multiple projects in a high-stress environment.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
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 equivalent certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, or electrical systems

Nice to have

  • Knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery
  • Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems
  • Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
  • Professional experience maintaining HEPA filters and AHU filtration systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires physical labor and working in cramped positions
  • Must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime
  • Onsite work only, no remote options available

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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