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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 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 Structural Test Engineer for the Starship team at SpaceX will be responsible for developing, designing, building, and executing large system-level static and dynamic structural tests. Daily tasks include collaborating with vehicle engineers, configuring test articles, designing mechanical and fluid systems, troubleshooting data acquisition systems, and operating test stands. The role also involves providing direction to technicians and reviewing test data.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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, electrical engineering, or other engineering field
- 1+ years of experience with testing, mechanical or data acquisition, and control system design
Nice to have
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new situations
- Experience in project ownership under technical and schedule pressure
- Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems
- Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems
Worth weighing
- Physical dexterity is required due to tight working conditions
- Exposure to fumes, odors, and noise in the work environment
- Schedule flexibility is necessary based on operational needs
- Physical requirements include working at heights up to 500ft and in confined spaces
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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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