or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 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 Pipe Welder position at SpaceX involves welding piping, structural steel, and facility equipment at the Starship launch site. Daily responsibilities include completing welding assignments, cutting and fabricating metal components, analyzing engineering drawings, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heights and confined spaces.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience with TIG (GTAW) welding per ASME B31.3 normal and high-pressure service applications
- 1+ years of experience working in a process piping environment using various measurement and verification tools
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxy acetylene, fitting, arc gouging and electronic welding equipment
- General mechanical skills in concrete, machining, and alignment/setting
- Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
- Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
- Knowledge in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
Worth weighing
- Work environment requires exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and extreme outdoor conditions
- Anticipated hours include day and night shifts with potential for overtime and weekends
- Physical demands include lifting, climbing, and working at heights up to 500ft
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities
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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