or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 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 Fluids Systems Technician at SpaceX is responsible for building, installing, and troubleshooting fluid systems in the Starship production facility. This role involves fabricating components, interpreting schematics, performing high-pressure testing, and addressing operational issues during production. Technicians also provide feedback to engineers to improve system design and maintenance.
- 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 using mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
- 3+ years of experience with pipe fitting and fabrication
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems
- Experience maintaining a propulsion test stand in the aerospace industry
- Experience with orbital or structural welding
Worth weighing
- Position requires physical demands such as lifting 25 lbs unassisted and working in confined spaces
- Willingness to travel up to 25% and work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts is necessary
- No salary or specific benefits listed in the posting
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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