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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 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 Propulsion Build Engineer at SpaceX is responsible for developing manufacturing processes and tooling for the fluid systems of the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This role involves close collaboration with design and build teams, hands-on engagement in the fabrication of pressurized components, and participation in testing and integration of propulsion systems. The engineer will also guide technicians and ensure high-quality assembly of hardware.
- 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 or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Hands-on project experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
- 1+ years of manufacturing design experience (internship and academic experience is applicable)
Nice to have
- 2+ years of experience with GD&T concepts
- Experience with fluid mechanics, incompressible and compressible flow, and heat transfer
- Experience with pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical design, including basic structures and fluids calculations and design considerations
- Process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires physical dexterity and ability to work in cramped spaces
- Extended hours and weekend work may be necessary
- Exposure to extreme outdoor environments and fumes
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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