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Thermal Development Technician (Starship)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted 29 days ago

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This role has been open
29 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 Thermal Development Technician at SpaceX, you will work on the Thermal Protection Systems team, focusing on the fabrication and processing of ceramic materials for rocket heat shields. Your role involves hands-on tasks such as manufacturing ceramic components, documenting processes, performing inspections, and assisting with machinery maintenance. You will be expected to work in various environments including the office, factory floor, and lab, contributing to the mission of enabling human spaceflight.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
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

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

Nice to have

  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic)
  • Ability to operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
  • Ability to perform work according to procedures and specifications
  • Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as ovens and high temperature kilns
  • Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications

Worth weighing

  • Physical demands include standing for up to 10 hours and working at heights up to 500ft
  • Shift work required, including extended hours and weekends
  • No salary or specific benefits mentioned in the posting

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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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