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TIG Welder (Starship)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 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 building the primary airframe of the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. Your day-to-day tasks will include performing GTAW class A welds, collaborating with other fabricators, analyzing engineering drawings, and ensuring efficient operations while adhering to safety protocols. You will also handle and dispose of hazardous materials and operate general shop equipment.

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
  • 1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last two years
  • Ability to pass a weld test per AWS D17.1
  • Must be available for all shifts and overtime as required
  • Ability to perform physical job duties including standing, kneeling, and working at elevated heights

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
  • Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
  • Knowledge in DC welding techniques and engineering requirements
  • Experience in overhead cranes and forklifts

Worth weighing

  • Role requires working in extreme outdoor environments and exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Job involves physical demands such as lifting, climbing, and working in cramped positions
  • No specific salary or 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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