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Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon)

SpaceX · Vandenberg, CA

Posted 14 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 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

The Integration & Test Engineer at SpaceX will focus on processing Falcon 9 flight vehicles to enhance rocket re-use, integration, and launch reliability. Responsibilities include developing procedures for vehicle assembly and testing, leading on-site operations, collaborating with engineering teams, and managing work orders related to flight hardware. The role also involves identifying risks, implementing improvements, and facilitating investigations to ensure product reliability and quality.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems in the design, manufacturing, or implementation phases

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
  • 3+ years of professional experience designing, building, integrating, and testing complex multi-disciplinary systems
  • Experience writing test plans and test procedures
  • Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems
  • Proficient in launch vehicle or spacecraft integration, composite structure design or testing, test operations with gases/fluids, data acquisition setup and field measurements

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00; Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used
  • Role requires physical effort and the ability to work in a high-stress environment
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Candidates must pass an Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base

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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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