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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 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 Test Engineer for Starship Development at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and executing tests to evaluate the performance and survivability of hardware during missions. Your role will involve managing test campaigns, directing technicians, maintaining test procedures, and troubleshooting various systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment that embraces unexpected outcomes, focusing primarily on the Starship program.
- 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, electrical engineering or other engineering field
- 1+ years of hands-on testing experience
Nice to have
- 2 years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
- Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
- Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control components
- Experience using 3D modeling software
Worth weighing
- Physical effort required including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Work environment may expose you to fumes, odors, noise, and extreme outdoor conditions
- Must be flexible with working hours, including weekends and shifts
- No salary or specific benefits mentioned in the posting
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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