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Mission Integration Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 15 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 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 Mission Integration Engineer at SpaceX, you will act as a key point of contact for customers throughout the mission lifecycle, from initial proposal development to successful launch and on-orbit activation. Your role involves leading system trades, analyzing solutions to meet mission needs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure mission success. You will also be responsible for distilling customer requirements into actionable plans and ensuring contract deliverables are met on time.

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 experience with product design, development, manufacturing, integration, and/or test (internships and collegiate clubs/projects apply)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Must pass DoD level background checks for entry into various government facilities
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of technical project management experience with US government, NASA, or commercial spacecraft entities
  • Previous spacecraft mission design, development, integration, and/or test experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver reliable and expeditious results across multiple parallel priorities
  • Positive, 'can-do' attitude, self-starter, and ability to work in a high pace dynamic environment

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

  • The role requires obtaining a Top Secret Security Clearance, which may affect employment if not secured
  • The job involves a significant amount of collaboration with various stakeholders, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The position may involve high-pressure situations and the need to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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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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