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Test Specialist, Production Checkouts (Starship)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted 28 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
28 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 Specialist for Production Checkouts at SpaceX, you will be responsible for executing production checkout test procedures for the Starship. This includes operating as a Vehicle Controller on console, running tests, ensuring safety protocols, and monitoring vehicle telemetry. You will also train other personnel and collaborate with engineers to resolve operational issues.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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
  • 1+ years of experience executing work instructions, test procedures, or controlled operations

Nice to have

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as an aerospace manufacturing technician, test technician, vehicle controller, or equivalent operations role in an aerospace, aviation, automotive, and/or manufacturing environment (internship and academic experience applicable)
  • Experience as a console operator, vehicle controller, or control-room operator
  • Experience with pressurized operations, high-pressure gases (GN2 / GHe), and/or cryogenic systems
  • Understanding of spacecraft systems including avionics, propulsion, pneumatics, and mechanical integration

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, overtime, and weekends as needed
  • Physical demands include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working at heights up to 500 ft
  • ITAR requirements restrict applicants to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents

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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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