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Process Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted 26 days ago

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This role has been open
26 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

As a Process Engineer focused on Starship build reliability, you will develop and implement manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Your role involves designing tooling, defining inspection procedures, creating training materials, and collaborating with various engineering teams to improve manufacturing practices. You will also be responsible for managing non-conforming hardware and driving corrective actions to enhance build quality.

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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or engineering physics
  • 1+ years in manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role (student project team or internship experience qualifies)

Nice to have

  • Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of aerospace components
  • Mechanical tooling or component design and design for manufacturability
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD Software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA
  • Knowledge of welding techniques and NDT processes
  • Involvement in a collegiate or hobby design project (Formula SAE, rocketry, etc)

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires extended hours and weekends as needed
  • ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or specific residency status

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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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