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Structural Welder, Ground Support Equipment - Night Shift

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2345 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
2026-10-23

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 Structural Welder for Ground Support Equipment at SpaceX, you will be responsible for welding assignments related to the construction and repair of structural components for launch hardware. You will work closely with a team to analyze engineering drawings, fabricate metal components, and ensure high-quality welds while maintaining safety standards. This role requires adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, contributing directly to the testing and launch of the Starship.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
  • Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1
  • Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding
  • Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
  • Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
  • 3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments
  • Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade

Worth weighing

  • Night shift work may not suit everyone.
  • Physical demands include lifting and working in extreme outdoor environments.
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting.
  • Requires flexibility in work schedule and potential travel up to 20%.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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