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Lead Development Test Technician (Starship Structural Test) - 1st Shift

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted 20 days ago

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This role has been open
20 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 Lead Development Test Technician will oversee a small team in testing operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsibilities include assigning work, coaching team members, and providing technical support for pneumatic and hydraulic equipment related to the Starship Tower build. The role also involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, collaborating with design engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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 equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of industrial experience such as installing pipes and components, bending stainless tubes, or working around high-pressure systems (pneumatic or hydraulic)
  • 2+ years assembling and configuring large mechanical structures and test stands using forklifts, cranes, and proper rigging techniques

Nice to have

  • Associate degree
  • A&P license
  • Experience in the aerospace industry, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
  • Experience in ground support equipment in the aerospace industry
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Physical fitness required for work in tight quarters and at heights up to 500ft
  • Work may be performed in extreme outdoor environments
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends depending on operational needs

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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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