Propulsion Technician Starship Propulsion – Level 4/5

Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality turbomachinery assemblies for Starship and Super Heavy
  • Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component delivery rate in a reliable manner
  • Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area
  • Recommend changes to tooling, equipment, training, processes, and personal protective equipment to eliminate safety hazards
  • Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team by operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to peers/leadership
  • Troubleshoot failure modes, and work directly with engineering to solve technical problems
  • Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, or rate of components
  • Grow your skillset (seal installation, assembly, soldering, pressurized testing, etc
  • ) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromechanical, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast-growing team

    Basic Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5 years of experience working in a fabrication, manufacturing/assembly, or testing role

    Preferred Skills And Experience

    Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or automotive hardware
  • A&P license
  • Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience
  • High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
  • Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/electrical systems
  • 3 years of aerospace component testing experience
  • Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Basic computer experience
  • The ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production teams at all levels of the business
  • The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team to achieve inspiring production goals
  • High pressure testing knowledge
  • High voltage testing knowledge

    Additional Requirements

    Estimated start time: 1st shit (5:00 AM)
  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs
  • unassisted

    Pay Range

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

    Propulsion Technician/Level 4: $36
  • 00 – $43
  • 00/hour

    Propulsion Technician/Level 5: $41
  • 00 – $51
  • 00/hour

    Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience


  • Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX
  • You also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks
  • You also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year


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  • 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U
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