SpaceX jobs

SpaceX is hiring a PCB Reliability Engineer to oversee design, test, and manufacturing of satellite and gateway printed circuit boards for the Starshield program. The role involves managing PCB stackups, materials, and reliability campaigns, with responsibility for DFM and failure analysis. Located in Hawthorne, CA (on-site); $105k–$150k+ base.

SpaceX seeks a Failure Analysis Engineer for Starshield in Hawthorne, CA (on-site). Role involves semiconductor and PCB failure analysis, supporting production quality and reliability. Requires bachelor's in STEM, 1+ years semiconductor/PCBA reliability, hands-on lab work with X-ray, SEM, cross-sectioning, and curve tracing. This is a hardware/manufacturing quality role focused on analyzing component and assembly failures, not software development.

Maintenance Supervisor position for Starlink production facility in Bastrop, TX, overseeing equipment maintenance and technician teams for PCB manufacturing. Requires 5+ years manufacturing/maintenance experience and direct leadership skills. Requires on-site work; not compatible with remote requirement.

Maintenance Supervisor (Starlink) at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. Full-time on-site role leading maintenance operations for Starlink PCB production. Responsibilities include building maintenance teams, PM scheduling, equipment lifecycle management, and downtime minimization. Requires 2+ years leadership + 2–5+ years maintenance/manufacturing experience. Manufacturing operations/maintenance function, not software engineering.

Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile) at SpaceX in Sunnyvale, CA. Develops real-time satellite network software for global mobile connectivity. Responsibilities include network topology planning, architecture/design/code reviews, development tools, testing across simulated and real hardware-in-the-loop environments, and prototype design. Python, C, or C++ required. $135,000–$210,000 based on level. On-site position, extended hours expected.

SpaceX is hiring a Software Engineer for the Starlink Mobile program, which aims to provide global LTE connectivity via satellite constellation. You'll develop real-time software for network topology planning and execution, lead architecture reviews, and build tools for deployment, data analysis, and testing across simulated and on-orbit environments. Required qualifications include a bachelor's in CS/engineering/math or 2+ years of professional software development experience, plus proficiency in Python, C, or C++. Preferred experience includes real-time computing, network topology or optimization, and distributed systems. The role offers $125K–$175K base salary depending on level, plus equity, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and company shuttles from Seattle to the Redmond office. ITAR compliance is mandatory—you must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, refugee, or asylee.

Temporary 6-month Recruiting Coordinator role at SpaceX's Bastrop, TX facility, scheduling candidate interviews, coordinating travel logistics, and supporting the hiring process. Requires on-site presence in Bastrop with no remote work options. Bachelor's degree and prior recruiting/HR/sales experience required.

Recruiting Coordinator role at SpaceX handling interview scheduling, candidate logistics, and administrative support for the recruiting team. Requires a bachelor's degree and previous professional recruiting/HR experience. Requires 100% on-site work in Starbase, TX with no remote or hybrid option—incompatible with James's strict US-remote-only requirement.

Manufacturing Engineer role focused on designing and optimizing machining processes for Raptor rocket engines at SpaceX. Responsibilities include developing production processes, working with design engineers to optimize manufacturability, implementing process controls, and managing quality assurance—no hands-on software engineering involved.

SpaceX seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair critical automation systems, PLCs, servomotors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and machinery for Starship production. Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting control/electrical/hydraulic systems, and forklift operation. Requires high school diploma, 2+ years maintenance experience, and 2+ years hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical repair experience. On-site at Starbase, TX. No software engineering responsibilities.

SpaceX seeks a Production Coordinator for Heatshield (Starship) to monitor, track, and move parts through production workflows, ensuring timely delivery for assembly and testing. Responsibilities include material handling, WIP tracking, MRP/ERP data management, and coordination with planning and procurement teams. Night shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, on-site at Starbase, TX; can support day shift (6:00 AM–6:30 PM) as needed. High school diploma minimum; no software engineering component.

Mechanisms Engineer (Starship) at SpaceX designing and validating mechanical systems, actuators, and propellant delivery mechanisms for launch vehicles. Requires mechanical engineering degree, CAD experience (NX, CATIA, Solidworks), and hands-on hardware integration. On-site in Hawthorne, CA with extended hours and outdoor work required.

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, a facilities management role supervising technicians responsible for electrical construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of manufacturing infrastructure. Requires 5+ years supervisory/electrical experience in industrial settings, knowledge of 3-phase motors and 480V AC systems, and California electrical licensure. On-site position with high-paced, safety-critical environment.

EHS Technician role at SpaceX's McGregor, TX facility focused on OSHA, TCEQ, RCRA, EPA, and DOT regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include workplace hazard identification, employee exposure monitoring, hazardous waste management, and safety audits. Requires on-site presence with 2+ years EHS program experience.

Software Engineer (Special Projects) role at SpaceX focused on designing and implementing avionics firmware for Falcon and Dragon spacecraft. Requires C/C++ expertise, microcontroller experience, Top Secret clearance, and on-site work in Hawthorne, CA. This is an aerospace/embedded systems role rather than web/full-stack development.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer at SpaceX Bastrop facility. Role focuses on safety program implementation, hazard assessment, incident investigation, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA), and workplace safety controls. Requires bachelor's degree and 1+ years EHS experience. Position is on-site only in Bastrop, Texas.

SpaceX seeks a Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives to manage R&D credits, sustainability incentives, and CHIPS Act compliance. Requires 5+ years tax/public accounting experience, CPA preferred, and on-site full-time in Hawthorne with no remote flexibility. Salary $140k–$190k.

Mechanical Specialist for Starlink PCB production at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. Focuses on manufacturing processes, automated equipment operation (solder paste, pick-and-place, reflow), and production issue resolution. Requires high school diploma or 3+ years manufacturing experience and hands-on assembly work. Function is manufacturing engineering, not software development.

SpaceX seeks an Automation & Controls Specialist for PCB manufacturing at its Starlink Bastrop, Texas facility to troubleshoot and design controls systems, PLC/HMI/SCADA software, and electromechanical integration. Role requires hands-on skills in industrial control panels, robotic systems, vendor equipment integration, and NFPA electrical codes. This is an on-site position in Bastrop, TX requiring 2+ years manufacturing experience or an engineering degree.