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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 88 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 88 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 2362 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
- 2026-10-30
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 Engineer, Non-Destructive Evaluation position at SpaceX involves developing and implementing advanced inspection solutions and data analysis to enhance manufacturing processes for flight reliability. The role requires collaboration across various engineering teams to design sensor systems, manage projects, and support the development of new inspection methodologies while ensuring compliance with inspection requirements.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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, physics, or computer science
- 1+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline
- Knowledge of a variety of NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, digital radiography testing, etc.
- Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization
- Understanding of hardware and software development and validation process
- Familiarity with JIRA or similar task/feature tracking systems
What you get
- Pay range for NDE Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
- Pay range for NDE Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
- Eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools currently in use, which may affect the learning curve
- Role requires interfacing with multiple teams, which may lead to shifting priorities
- Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekend support may not suit all candidates
- Travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites may be required (up to 25%)
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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