Build Specialist, Barrel Production (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Aug 5, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
enables the production rates and structural integrity needed for Starship’s high flight cadence. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead relentless, data-driven root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, Pareto, etc.) on complex equipment failures, quality defects, process variability, and unplanned downtime; implement permanent countermeasures, poka-yoke solutions, and preventive/predictive strategies to eliminate repeat problems Own…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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