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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 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 TIG Welder at SpaceX, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding components for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This role involves collaborating with other fabricators, analyzing engineering drawings, and ensuring high-quality welds while adhering to safety protocols. You will also be expected to improve operational efficiency and communicate effectively with management and engineering staff.
- 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
- 7+ years of experience with TIG welding
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in TIG welding with materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, and titanium
- Highly proficient in tube cutting, grinding, and fabrication
- Highly experienced in class A welds
- Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
- Knowledge in DC welding techniques and engineering requirements
Worth weighing
- Role requires passing a weld test per AWS D17.1
- Must be available for all shifts and overtime as needed
- Physical demands include working at heights and in confined spaces
- Exposure to extreme outdoor environments and hazardous materials
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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