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Mechanical Designer, Automation & Controls (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted 14 days ago

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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
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 Mechanical Designer for Automation & Controls at SpaceX will focus on the design and development of systems for the Starship launch pad. Responsibilities include creating electrical schematics, sizing conveyances, and designing control panels while ensuring the robustness of designs for the challenging launch pad environment. The role involves collaboration with engineers and translating designs into field planning, alongside documentation of best practices.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience using CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) to design and model mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with design of weldments and sheet metal structures
  • Experience using EPlan
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79 codes
  • Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments or IEC equivalence
  • Capable of solving problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

Worth weighing

  • Role may require extended hours, weekend work, and varying shift schedules depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • Physical demands include working at heights up to 500ft, in confined spaces, and using an air purifying respirator
  • Candidate may need to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities

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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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