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Friction Stir Welding Technician (Falcon)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about a month ago · $23.00 - $27.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 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

As a Friction Stir Welding Technician at SpaceX, you will set up and operate large machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles. Your daily tasks will include performing precision blending of metallic surfaces, conducting maintenance on complex machinery, and using precision measuring tools. You will also assist with projects aimed at improving safety, quality, and delivery within the department.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
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 experience with machining, welding, or metal fabrication

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of industry experience in machining, welding, or metal fabrication
  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment in the aerospace industry
  • Ability to interpret electronic work instructions, process specifications, and technical drawings
  • Ability to perform basic shop math (such as geometry and trigonometry)
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting, HMIs, and NC programming

What you get

  • Pay range for Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
  • Pay range for Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
  • Pay range for Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives such as company stock or cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • Hands-on position requiring physical stamina and ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
  • Shifts include early mornings and weekends, with potential for overtime
  • Work environment may involve tight spaces and physical labor

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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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