Development Test Technician (Starship Mechanisms) - Level 4/5 is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Sep 29, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Fabricate metallic piece parts to print using machine shop equipment: mill, lathe, etc Assemble test equipment to print, including on-assembly fabrication operations: precision match drilling, welding, riveting, etc Assemble large mechanical assemblies that require strategic part manipulation and heavy lift operations and equipment Fabricate and assemble high-pressure pneumatic and hydraulic fluid systems, including…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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