or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 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 Security Officer at SpaceX is responsible for conducting advanced physical security assessments and threat simulations to enhance the security of facilities and assets. This role involves rapid response to security incidents, threat assessment, and developing training programs for security personnel. The officer will collaborate with various teams to identify vulnerabilities and improve security protocols while making critical decisions in high-stress situations.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security
- 1+ years of experience with executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience
- Availability to work any schedule needed, including overtime, nights, weekends, and rotating shifts
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license
Nice to have
- Completed training in SWAT operations, including tactical response and crisis management, or military special operations
- Proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, and tactical driving
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as security management, criminology, or international relations
- Experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or threat assessment
- Combat medic, EMT-B, or paramedic related experience
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position subject to enhanced pre-employment screening and random drug and alcohol testing
- Willingness to travel up to 15% of time may be required
- Role involves high-stress decision-making and physical fitness requirements
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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