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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
The Trader, Natural Gas role at SpaceX involves managing a new trading team focused on physical and financial natural gas transactions to support the company's energy needs for launch operations and production. Responsibilities include developing trading strategies, managing positions, conducting market analysis, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The position requires a strong emphasis on risk management and compliance within the trading activities.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of experience in natural gas or energy commodity trading
- Experience in material cost control or energy markets analysis
- Experience in engineering or finance related to energy commodities
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge of US and/or global natural gas markets
- Experience with pipeline/storage optimization and physical/financial trading
- Established relationships with market counterparties and brokers in the oil/gas/power sector
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, SQL, PowerBI, and preferably Python
- Experience with trade capture systems like Endur
Worth weighing
- Up to 50% travel may be required, including international travel
- Must work extended hours or weekends as needed
- Position based in Starbase, TX with no remote work options
- Requires compliance with ITAR regulations
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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