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Test Engineer, Powertrain Components (Starship)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about a month ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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 Test Engineer for Powertrain Components at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and executing detailed test plans to validate flight hardware, particularly focusing on propulsion components for the Starship. Your role will involve collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team, conducting anomaly investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols during testing. This hands-on position requires proficiency in various engineering disciplines and the development of automated test systems.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 physics or an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with mechanical, drivetrain, and/or electrical engineering concepts
  • Experience in a test-focused role
  • Experience in a product ownership role
  • Experience working with mechanical, drivetrain, and electrical measurement devices
  • Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system diagrams

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00; Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Flexible hours and occasional weekend support required
  • Physical demands include stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
  • No specific mention of remote work options

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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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