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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 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 Maintenance Technician at SpaceX, you will perform preventive and emergent maintenance on equipment used in the Flight Hardware Logistics team, ensuring optimal operation of systems related to the transportation of Falcon engines and components. Your daily tasks will include troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, adhering to regulatory inspections, and documenting maintenance activities.
- 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
- 2+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, and/or control systems
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Nice to have
- Experience leading a team or managing a maintenance program, shop, etc.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00, Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50, Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00
- Eligibility for 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
- Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed based on operational needs; flexibility required
- Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time
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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